and (concurrently; e.g. chauffeur and secretary)
けん
Conjunction
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and (concurrently; e.g. chauffeur and secretary), in addition to, at the same time, cum (e.g. bedroom-cum-study)
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このカフェは、書店兼ギャラリーの役割も果たしている。
This cafe also serves as both a bookstore and a gallery.
彼女は秘書兼広報担当として、多岐にわたる業務をこなしている。
She handles a wide range of duties as both a secretary and a public relations officer.
彼は趣味と実益を兼ねて、週末にボランティア活動をしている。
He does volunteer work on weekends, combining both his hobby and practical benefit.
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