This site will be taken down March 31st, 2026.

This was not an easy decision to make. For the last couple years, I have been struggling to find motivation for this site and to keep up with basic maintenance and security updates. With the rise of AI and more sophisticated tools, the usefulness of sites like this is questionable and traffic has nose-dived. I just don't have it in me to keep doing this. Thank you all for 10 years of support!

Zach

兼用

Reading

Kana: けんよう
Romaji: ken'you
Kana
Romaji

Definition

vs
1

multi-use; combined use; combination; serving two purposes

Kanji

Readings: ケン、 か.ねる、 -か.ねる
Meanings: concurrently, and, beforehand, in advance
Readings: ヨウ、 もち.いる
Meanings: utilize, business, service, use, employ

Example Sentence

この書斎(しょさい)客間(きゃくま)兼用(けんよう)だ。
➥I also use this study for receiving guests.
Full Entry➤