Meaning of かねる in Japanese
Definition of かねる
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(suf, v1) to be unable to; to find difficult (unpleasant, awkward, painful) to do
こういう事情ですから、残念ながら、せっかくのご招待をお受けいたしかねるのです。
As such is the case, I am sorry I can't accept your kind invitation. -
(v1, vt) to serve two or more functions or roles simultaneously; to contain (or combine) two or more features
私は勉強と遊びを兼ねている仕事につきたい。
I want to get a job that mixes work and play. - to work in two or more jobs simultaneously (positions, etc.); to do alongside
- to hesitate to do something (out of consideration for others)
- to think of the future (as well as the present)
Words related to かねる
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(v1) to be reluctant to do; to hesitate to do; to refuse to do; to be unable to do
彼の無礼には我慢しかねます。
I have trouble putting up with his rude manner.
