兼
KanjiJLPT N1
ConcurrentlyRadical: At The Same Time
concurrently, and, beforehand, in advance
Mnemonic
Two grain-like shapes held together by one hand — doing things concurrently.
Details
The keyword for 兼 is concurrently. This kanji conveys the idea of doing two or more things at the same time, holding multiple roles or positions simultaneously. It carries the sense of combining, merging, or serving dual purposes, as when someone takes on additional responsibilities alongside their existing ones. By extension, it can also imply that something is insufficient on its own and therefore must be supplemented by something else.
- On'yomi
- けん
- Kun'yomi
- か.ねる、-か.ねる