かねる

兼 ねる

Common word

  1. suffix, Ichidan verb

    to be unable to, to find difficult (unpleasant, awkward, painful) to do
    after the -masu stem of verb
    word usually written using kana alone

    • こういう事情ですから、残念ながら、せっかくのご招待をお受けいたしかねるのです。
      As such is the case, I am sorry I can't accept your kind invitation.

  2. Ichidan verb, transitive verb

    to serve two or more functions or roles simultaneously, to contain (or combine) two or more features

    • 私は勉強と遊びを兼ねている仕事につきたい。
      I want to get a job that mixes work and play.

  3. Ichidan verb, transitive verb

    to work in two or more jobs simultaneously (positions, etc.), to do alongside

  4. Ichidan verb, transitive verb

    to hesitate to do something (out of consideration for others)

  5. Ichidan verb, transitive verb

    to think of the future (as well as the present)