Meaning & usage
且つ (かつ) is a formal conjunction meaning "and, moreover, at the same time." It typically links two adjectives or two nouns describing the same subject, as in 迅速かつ的確, and can also follow である-style phrases like 〜であり、かつ〜. It appears mainly in written or formal contexts.
Example sentences 8
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政治家であり、かつ作家であったその人は死にました。
The statesman and writer is dead.
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カナダとの関係は適切かつ冷静な状態が保たれていた。
Relations with Canada remained correct and cool.
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間髪を入れず、迅速かつ的確な応対、畏れ入ります。
Such an accurate, lightning-quick reply. What can I say?
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シベリア鉄道は、世界で最も長くかつ最も有名な鉄道である。
The Siberian Railway is at once the longest and best known railway in the world.
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現代の金融は一段と複雑かつ高度になってきている。
Modern finance is becoming increasingly complicated and sophisticated.
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事務所の職員は迅速かつ効率的に働いて、その問題を解決した。
The office staff worked quickly and efficiently to resolve the problem.
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そうですね。下手にでてばかりもなんだし。かつ、倫理的ですね。
That's right. It's written in an unassuming fashion, and it's an ethical standpoint as well.
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我々の先生は厳しくもあり、かつ優しくもある。
Our teacher is at once stern and kindly.