Meaning of 兼ねる in Japanese

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Definition of 兼ねる

  1. (suf, v1) to be unable to; to find difficult (unpleasant, awkward, painful) to do →Related words: 兼ねない

    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.

  2. (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.

  3. to work in two or more jobs simultaneously (positions, etc.); to do alongside
  4. to hesitate to do something (out of consideration for others)
  5. to think of the future (as well as the present)

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