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掛け持つ (かけもつ) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Meanings 1
godan verb (-tsu), transitive verb
hold multiple positions concurrently ; do multiple jobs at once
Used when one person formally holds two or more roles, posts, or jobs at the same time, or handles multiple tasks simultaneously. Often implies a busy schedule.
まつ
は
二ふた
つ
の
アルバイト
を
掛か
け
持も
っ
て
いる
。
On weekends I work two part-time jobs at the same time.
Written forms 掛か け 持も つ Usage 46%
かけもつ Usage 54%
Kana spelling used when the kanji is avoided or for clarity.
掛かけ 持も つ
Variant spelling without the okurigana け; less common but still encountered.
Similar words 兼けん 務む 兼務 is a noun meaning 'concurrent post' or 'additional duties', often used in formal contexts. 掛け持つ is the verb form and sounds more active, describing the action of holding multiple roles.
兼けん 任にん 兼任 is a noun/suru-verb meaning 'concurrent post' or 'serving concurrently'. It is more formal and common in official job titles. 掛け持つ is slightly more colloquial and emphasizes the act of juggling multiple responsibilities.
Etymology Compound of 掛け (kake, continuative form of 掛ける 'to hang, to set') + 持つ (motsu 'to hold, to have'). Literally 'to hold something while setting it up', implying managing multiple things at once.
