を兼ねて
Meanings
- in addition to; also
- while also; in parallel with
- to serve two purposes at once; to double as
- for the purpose of; partly to
- as well as; also used to indicate a secondary role
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Explanation
を兼ねて is used to express that someone or something serves two roles or activities at the same time. The noun before を is what is being combined with another activity, and the following clause (often introduced after a comma) describes the second activity or purpose. This construction emphasizes the practical arrangement of doing one thing while also doing another, sometimes implying a constraint on time or resources. It is common in work, study, and daily life contexts when people juggle multiple responsibilities or purposes.
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Example sentences
I’m doing a side job in addition to my main job.
I volunteer on weekends as well.
I continue the research while also studying for my degree.
I learn about the local culture while taking English lessons.
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