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Decoded Slug: Noun と Noun を兼ねて (Noun to Noun o kanete)
Japanese JLPT Grammar Point
Noun と Noun を兼ねて (Noun to Noun o kanete)
Noun と Noun を兼ねて (Noun to Noun o kanete)
Short explanation:
Used to express the idea of doing two things at once or serving two purposes.
Formation:
Noun + と + Noun + を兼ねて
Examples:
お父さんは社長と経理部長を兼ねています。
Otousan wa shachou to keiri buchou o kanete imasu.
My father serves as both the company president and the head of accounting.
彼女は音楽教師とピアニストを兼ねています。
Kanojo wa ongaku kyoushi to pianisuto o kanete imasu.
She works as both a music teacher and a pianist.
この部屋は寝室と書斎を兼ねています。
Kono heya wa shinshitsu to shosai o kanete imasu.
This room serves as both a bedroom and a study.
彼は父と母を兼ねて子どもの世話をしている。
Kare wa chichi to haha o kanete kodomo no sewa o shite iru.
He takes care of his child, serving as both father and mother.
Long explanation:
The grammar point NounとNounを兼ねて indicates that one action or thing serves the purpose of two. It translates to 'as well as', 'and also', 'at the same time' in English. It is often used when someone or something fulfills two roles or purposes simultaneously.