Japanese word

かつ

Pronunciation

Romajikatsu

Meaning

  • conjunctionand

Example

このかばんは軽く、かつ丈夫です。ko no ka ba n wa karu ku ka tsu jō bu de su

This bag is light and durable.

Illustration for かつ (and)

More examples

申込書には住所を記入し、かつ電話番号も書いてください。mōshi komi sho ni wa jū sho o ki nyū shi ka tsu den wa ban gō mo ka i te ku da sa i

Please enter your address and write your phone number on the application form.

Core concept

Presents multiple qualities or facts as true at the same time.

Common phrases

  • 簡潔かつ明確なkan ketsu ka tsu mei kaku na

    concise and clear

  • 便利かつ安全なben ri ka tsu an zen na

    convenient and safe

Similar words

そしてsoshite: Adds a following fact, action, or statement to the preceding one.
及びoyobi: Joins nouns, phrases, or facts in a formal list.
しかもshikamo: Adds a further fact that gives the preceding statement extra force.

Definition in Japanese

複数の性質や事柄を並べて、どれも当てはまることを表す語。fuku sū no sei shitsu ya koto gara o nara be te do re mo a te ha ma ru ko to o arawa su go

Word origin

The native Japanese word かつ (katsu, "and; moreover") was first used as a classical adverb meaning "at the same time" and later became a conjunction.

Usage tips

  • In formal Japanese, かつ (katsu) can join two positive qualities, as in a description of something that is both light and durable, but it sounds formal in daily conversation.

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