兼 (けん) — and (concurrently

兼 is read けん and listed as a conjunction. Meaning: and (concurrently; e.g. chauffeur and secretary); in addition to; at the same time.

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Other words in the dictionary that share a kanji with 兼.

  • 兼任 けんにん serving concurrently as
  • 兼務 けんむ serving concurrently as
  • 兼業 けんぎょう pursuing as a side business
  • 気兼ね きがね constraint
  • 兼ねる かねる to be unable to