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係
On'yomi
ケイ
KEI
Kun'yomi
かか.る・かかり・-がかり・かか.わる
kakaru / kakari / gakari / kakawaru
person in charge · connection · duty · concern oneself
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes9
Component Breakdown
係=
亻系
person + 系
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of person and lineage. Connection with person.
Symbolism
Relation, attendant, in charge. Represents involvement.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
相関関係
そうかんかんけい
correlation; interrelation; intertwining; correlation
Proverbs & Idioms
係わり合いを持つ
かかわりあいをもつ
To have involvement
To be connected or associated with
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 係 mean in Japanese?
係 means person in charge, connection, duty, concern oneself.
How do you read 係?
On'yomi: ケイ (KEI). Kun'yomi: かか.る、かかり、-がかり、かか.わる (kakaru, kakari, gakari, kakawaru).
How many strokes does 係 have?
係 has 9 strokes. Its radical is 人 (person).
Is 係 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 係 (person in charge, connection, duty, concern oneself) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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