係: the kanji for relation; person in charge
係 is a JLPT N3 kanji that means relation; person in charge. Below are its readings, 4 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
係 is written in 9 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
係 has 3 readings in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 4 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
ケイ (kei)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 関係かんけい · kankei | relationship |
かかり (kakari)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 係員かかりいん · kakariin | staff in charge … |
| 受付係うけつけがかり · uketsuke-gakari | receptionist |
かかる (kakaru)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 係るかかる · kakaru | to relate to; to concern |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 二人の関係はとてもいい。Futari no kankei wa totemo ii.The relationship between the two is very good.
- 係員に道を聞きました。Kakariin ni michi o kikimashita.I asked the staff member for directions.
- 受付係が笑顔で迎えてくれた。Uketsuke-gakari ga egao de mukaete kureta.The receptionist greeted me with a smile.
- …この件に係る資料をください。Kono ken ni kakaru shiryō o kudasai.Please give me the materials concerning this matter.
- 彼とは仕事の関係で知り合った。Kare to wa shigoto no kankei de shiriatta.I got to know him through a work relationship.
Questions about 係
How many strokes does 係 have?
係 is written in 9 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 係?
The on readings are kei (ケイ). The kun readings are kakaru (かかる), kakari (かかり).
What JLPT level is 係?
N3. The JLPT does not publish official kanji lists, so this level is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used through 2009.
About the JLPT level
The JLPT does not publish official lists of kanji for each level. The level on this page is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used for the test through 2009. The JLPT states that the current N3 falls between the former Levels 2 and 3.
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Sources
- Jōyō Kanji Table (常用漢字表), Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan, 2010: readings and special readings of 係
- JLPT Frequently Asked Questions, The Japan Foundation and Japan Educational Exchanges and Services: how current levels match the former levels
- Stroke order diagrams are based on KanjiVG by Ulrich Apel, used under CC BY-SA 3.0. The diagrams on this page are shared under the same license.