を兼ねて

JLPT Level: N1

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

Usage

Noun + を兼ねて

Verb-ます形 + を兼ねて

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.

本業を兼ねて副業をしている。

ほんぎょうをかねてふくぎょうをしている。

I’m doing a side job in addition to my main job.

週末を兼ねてボランティア活動を行う。

しゅうまつをかねてボランティアかつどうをおこなう。

I volunteer on weekends as well.

学部の勉強を兼ねて研究を進める。

がくぶのべんきょうをかねてけんきゅうをすすめる。

I continue the research while also studying for my degree.

英語のレッスンを兼ねて旅行先の文化を学ぶ。

えいごのレッスンをかねてりょこうさきのぶんかをまなぶ。

I learn about the local culture while taking English lessons.