01
兼ねる
かねる
serve two functions
Meanings
- concurrently
- and
- beforehand
- in advance
Readings
Onyomi
- ケン
Kunyomi
- か.ねる
- -か.ねる
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Useful words
02
兼ねて
かねて
previously
03
兼業
けんぎょう
side business
04
兼用
けんよう
dual use
05
兼ね合い
かねあい
balance
06
兼任
けんにん
concurrent post
Compare Kanji
01併Meaning84%join, get togetherCombining two things is the practical idea behind 兼, and 併 carries that same joined-together sense.02共Meaning80%together, bothDoing something together supports the overlap and sharing sense that 兼 often carries.03両Meaning74%both, old Japanese coinBoth sides matter in 兼; 両 offers a simple two-at-once comparison.04嫌Shape82%dislike, detestThe 兼 block on the right of 嫌 is the exact piece learners can lift out and recognize.05謙Component80%self-effacing, humble oneselfThat same 兼 piece sits beside words in 謙, making the dense right half easier to spot.06廉Component72%bargain, reasonUnder the broad roof of 廉, 兼 becomes a lower structure rather than a stand-alone kanji.