Noun も兼ねて (~mo kanete)
JLPT N1
Explanation
Used to express 'as well as', 'also', or 'at the same time'.
Formation
Noun + も兼ねて
Detailed 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.
Examples
散歩も兼ねて、公園に行きました。
Sanpo mo kanete, kouen ni ikimashita.
I went to the park, also for a walk.
今日は日本語の勉強も兼ねて、日本の映画を見ます。
Kyou wa Nihongo no benkyou mo kanete, Nihon no eiga wo mimasu.
Today, I will watch a Japanese movie, also to study Japanese.
仕事も兼ねて、海外に行く予定です。
Shigoto mo kanete, kaigai ni iku yotei desu.
I plan to go abroad, also for work.
旅行も兼ねて、友人の結婚式に出席します。
Ryokou mo kanete, yuujin no kekkonshiki ni shusseki shimasu.
I will attend a friend's wedding, also as a trip.
Grammar content sourced from hanabira.org.