Japanese grammar
What does ～も兼ねて mean? Japanese grammar N1
～も兼ねて means also serving as…; also partly for the purpose of….
| Level (estimated, JLPT framework) | N1 |
|---|---|
| Structure | N + も兼ねて |
| Romaji | mokanete |
| Meaning | also serving as…; also partly for the purpose of… |
Forming it
| Noun (study) | 勉強 + も兼ねて |
|---|---|
| Noun (exercise) | 運動 + も兼ねて |
How to use it
States a SECONDARY purpose alongside the main purpose. The 「も」 emphasizes "besides the main purpose, there's also A".
- 「～も兼ねて」 = besides the main purpose, it also serves purpose A.
- Different from 「～を兼ねて」 (N1-110, states two equal purposes): the 「も」 version emphasizes A as an ADDED purpose.
- Moderately formal, usable in speech too.
Examples
運動も兼ねて、一駅分歩くことにしている。
Partly for exercise, I make a point of walking one station’s distance.
日本語の勉強も兼ねて、日本のドラマを見ている。
I watch Japanese dramas, partly as Japanese study.
Keep in mind
- A is a SECONDARY purpose.
- Distinguish from 「を兼ねて」 (two equal purposes).
Common mistakes
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Wrong運動が兼ねて、歩いている。
I walk, and it also serves as exercise.
Correct運動も兼ねて、歩いている。
Use 「も」 (or 「を」): 「N も兼ねて」.
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Wrong運動も兼ねての散歩をする。
I take a walk that also serves as exercise.
Correct運動も兼ねた散歩をする。
As a modifier, use 「も兼ねた + N」.
Exam tips
- 「も兼ねて」 = also serving a secondary purpose; different from 「を兼ねて」 (two equal purposes).