The kanji 兼 primarily conveys the meaning of "兼" (both; concurrently; and; at the same time). It signifies having or doing two or more things simultaneously, combining multiple roles, or possessing something in combination with something else. It suggests a state of being multiple or dual.

・On-yomi (音読み): ケン (ken) ・Kun-yomi (訓読み): かね (kane)

⚫︎兼業 Translation: Side job; concurrent employment. ⚫︎兼ねて Translation: Also; at the same time; as well as. ⚫︎兼務 Translation: Holding concurrent positions; serving on multiple roles.