1.
to possess both qualities, to combine, to have together
To have two or more qualities, abilities, or characteristics at the same time. Implies that having both together is impressive or noteworthy.
美と知性を兼ね備えている。
She possesses both beauty and intelligence.
この車はデザインと機能性を兼ね備えている。
This car combines design and functionality.
優れたリーダーは決断力と柔軟性を兼ね備えている必要がある。
A great leader needs to possess both decisiveness and flexibility.
Compound verb from 兼ねる (to combine roles) + 備える (to possess, to be equipped with). A somewhat formal expression emphasizing the combination of two desirable qualities.
TRANSITIVITY:
- Type: transitive (他動詞)
- Pattern: AがBとCを兼ね備える (A possesses both B and C)
ASPECT (ている):
- 兼ね備えている = possesses both (resulting state — the most common form)
COMMON PATTERNS:
- AとBを兼ね備える (to possess both A and B)
- 兼ね備えた + noun (possessing both ~ — modifier form)
USAGE NOTES:
Almost always used with two qualities connected by と. The ている form is far more common than the dictionary form. The qualities mentioned are typically positive or desirable.