かつ
かつ
conjunction
and, moreover, at the same time
1.
and, moreover, as well as
A formal conjunction connecting two qualities, states, or actions that coexist. Indicates that both conditions hold simultaneously.
正確かつ迅速に対応する。
To respond accurately and promptly.
安全かつ快適な住まい。
A safe and comfortable home.
この製品は高品質かつ低価格を実現している。
This product achieves both high quality and low price.
A formal literary conjunction that connects two parallel elements, emphasizing that both apply simultaneously. Written in hiragana (かつ) or sometimes in kanji (且つ). Used primarily in written language, speeches, and formal contexts.
COMMON PATTERNS:
- A かつ B: A and B (where A and B are parallel adjectives, nouns, or phrases)
- 簡潔かつ明瞭: concise and clear
- 合理的かつ効率的: rational and efficient
- 冷静かつ大胆: calm and bold
USAGE:
かつ typically connects words of similar grammatical type (two な-adjectives, two nouns, etc.). It is more formal than the simple て-form connection or し. In everyday speech, そして or て-form would be used instead.
SIMILAR WORDS:
- そして: and, and then — general-purpose, conversational
- また: also, moreover — adds information sequentially
- 同時に: at the same time — explicitly states simultaneity
Related Words
Homophone:
勝つ