Noun も兼ねて JLPT N1 Very formal / literary

~mo kanete

Used to express 'as well as', 'also', or 'at the same time'.

Formal, literary "doubling as/also serving as" - describes one action serving two purposes.

Formation

Noun + も兼ねて

Explanation

The も兼ねて grammar point indicates that two actions or purposes are being served simultaneously. The noun before も兼ねて tells what the additional action or purpose is.

Example sentences

散歩も兼ねて、公園に行きました。

I went to the park, also for a walk.

Sanpo mo kanete, kouen ni ikimashita.
今日は日本語の勉強も兼ねて、日本の映画を見ます。

Today, I will watch a Japanese movie, also to study Japanese.

Kyou wa Nihongo no benkyou mo kanete, Nihon no eiga wo mimasu.
仕事も兼ねて、海外に行く予定です。

I plan to go abroad, also for work.

Shigoto mo kanete, kaigai ni iku yotei desu.
旅行も兼ねて、友人の結婚式に出席します。

I will attend a friend's wedding, also as a trip.

Ryokou mo kanete, yuujin no kekkonshiki ni shusseki shimasu.

Also (In Addition, Too)

Noun も〜 JLPT N5
～それと～ JLPT N3