Structure
Noun + を(1) + 兼ねて
(1) も
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About を兼ねて
を兼ねて is a grammar pattern that makes use of the standard meaning of the る-Verb 兼ねる 'to stretch across to', or 'to do concurrently'. The adverbial particle を will mark a noun which will be considered the secondary event or state, while 兼ねて will be followed by the primary event or state that will be done concurrently with (A). This is often translated as 'to (A) at the same time as (B)', 'to double as (A)', or 'to (A) also partly for the purpose of (B)'.
を兼ねて often highlights (B) as the primary goal, where (A) is something that acts to support it, makes sense to be done together, or just gives the speaker a good excuse to do (B). In order to remember that (A) is actually the secondary goal in this structure, using the literal translation of 'while extending across to (A), (B)' may help.
In the case of multiple goals existing, the case-marking particle と will be used for listing of nouns.
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日本語の勉強を兼ねて、日本のゲームをしています。
I play Japanese games also (partly) to learn the language.
ダイエットを兼ねて、スポーツジムに通っています。
I go to the gym also (partly) to lose weight.
散歩を兼ねて隣町まで歩いて買い物に行きました。
I went to the shop and (partly) for a stroll as well.
ちよちゃんの誕生日が近いので、お誕生日会を兼ねてパーティーを行いたい。
Chiyo-chan's birthday is approaching, so I want to organize a party that will double as a birthday meet-up as well.
小遣い稼ぎを兼ねて趣味で同人誌を描いている。
I draw doujinshi as a hobby and also (partly) for extra money.
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