previously; already; for some time
Indicates that something has been the case or planned from an earlier point up to now. Often used in formal or written contexts to emphasize prior awareness or preparation.
The time has come to put into action the plan we have been preparing for some time.
彼の才能はかねてより高く評価されていた。
His talent had been highly regarded for some time.
Rare kanji spelling using 予て (ateji); learners will almost always encounter the kana form.
Rare kanji spelling using 兼ねて; the kana form is strongly preferred.
Derived from the adverb かねて (previously) combined with the particle より (from), literally 'from before'. The kanji spellings 予て and 兼ねて are ateji.