し兼ねる しかねる to be reluctant to do Meanings ichidan verb, transitive, usually in kana to be reluctant to do; to hesitate to do; to be unable to do; to not be in a position to do Its kanji 兼 ケン · か.ねる、-か.ねる concurrently, and, beforehand, in advance In sentences Furigana ご要望ようぼうにお応こたえし兼かねます。 I cannot respond to your request. #1619218