かつ

conjunction

and, moreover, at the same time

formal

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(せいかく)かつ迅速(じんそく)に対応(たいおう)する。

To respond accurately and promptly.

安全(あんぜん)かつ快適(かいてき)な住(す)まい。

A safe and comfortable home.

この製品(せいひん)は高品質(こうひんしつ)かつ低価格(ていかかく)を実現(じつげん)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(か)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(かんけつ)かつ明瞭(めいりょう): concise and clear
合理的(ごうりてき)かつ効率的(こうりつてき): rational and efficient
冷静(れいせい)かつ大胆(だいたん): 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(どうじ)に: at the same time — explicitly states simultaneity

Related Words

Homophone: 勝(か)つ

Compare: そして (and, and then)

Compare: また (also, moreover)

Compare: 同時(どうじ)に (at the same time)

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Added 2026.3.27 14:34 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01

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