Meaning
〜をかねて indicates doing one action while simultaneously accomplishing another secondary action. The pattern combines a secondary purpose with a primary purpose, suggesting that you're taking advantage of an opportunity to do both things at once. The noun before をかねて represents the secondary or supplementary purpose, while the main clause expresses the primary action.
Formation
| Part of speech | Formation |
|---|---|
| 名詞 | を + かねて |
Examples
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日本語の勉強をかねて日本語の曲を聞いている。
I'm listening to Japanese songs while studying Japanese. -
兄の大学の入学祝いをかねて家族旅行でハワイに行った。
We took a family trip to Hawaii to celebrate my older brother's university entrance. -
日本のビジネスマネジメントの勉強をかねて、日本の企業でのインターンシップをし始めた。
I began an internship at a Japanese company to study Japanese business management methods. -
墓参りを兼ねて故郷に帰った。
I returned to my hometown to visit my family grave (combining these two purposes).
Summary
- Formation: Noun + を + かねて, used to express dual purposes in one action
- The secondary purpose (before をかねて) is combined with a primary action (in the main clause)
- Emphasizes efficiency by accomplishing two goals simultaneously during a single activity