JLPT N1

～を兼ねて（をかねて）

also for the purpose of; serving as both

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Structure / Usage

Noun + を兼ねて

散歩を兼ねて、買い物に行った。

I went shopping, which also served as a walk.

お祝いを兼ねて、みんなで食事をした。

We had a meal together, which also served as a celebration.