What does 兼ねる mean?
兼ねる is a Japanese verb meaning “to simultaneously serve two or more functions” in English. It can also be translated as “to serve two or more functions or roles simultaneously, to work in two or more jobs simultaneously (positions, etc.), to hesitate to do something (out of consideration for others)” depending on context. It is written as 兼ねる in kanji, かねる in hiragana, and kaneru in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N2 vocabulary.
Example sentences
こういう事情ですから、残念ながら、せっかくのご招待をお受けいたしかねるのです。
As such is the case, I am sorry I can't accept your kind invitation.
今日は、ばーさんのお使いを兼ねて街で買い物。
Today I'm shopping in town as well as running an errand for my grandmother.