JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
兼 — concurrently
- Reading
- ケン・か.ねる・\~か.ねる
- Meaning
- concurrently; and; beforehand; in advance
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
兼 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is ケン・か.ねる・\~か.ねる and it means concurrently; and; beforehand; in advance. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
兼 appears in everyday japanese words such as 兼業 (side line), 兼用 (multi-use) and 兼ねて (simultaneously).
Japanese words containing 兼
Frequently asked questions
What does 兼 mean in Japanese?
兼 means concurrently; and; beforehand; in advance in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 兼 read?
兼 is read ケン・か.ねる・\~か.ねる. Reading it inside real words — 兼業 and 兼用 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 兼 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 兼 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 兼 in a word?
A common word containing 兼 is 兼業 (けんぎょう) — "side line". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 兼 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 兼 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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