Kanji
What does the kanji 兼 mean?
兼 means concurrently holding, combining; simultaneously. On'yomi ケン. Kun'yomi か.ねる、-か.ねる.
Quick facts| On'yomi | ケン |
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| Kun'yomi | か.ねる、-か.ねる |
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| Strokes | 10 |
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| Main radical | 八 |
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| Level (estimated, JLPT framework) | N1 |
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兼On'yomi ケンKun'yomi か.ねる、-か.ねる
N1 · estimated, JLPT framework10 strokes
concurrently holding, combining; simultaneously
Memory hook
One hand gripping several bundles at once — COMBINE, HOLD BOTH.
Stroke order · 10 strokes
Common words
- 兼業けんぎょうside job, secondary occupation
- 兼ねるかねるto combine (roles), to hold concurrently; to be hard to
- 気兼ねきがねreserve, feeling awkward about imposing on others
More words with this kanji
- 兼用けんようdual-purpose, shared use
