巻: the kanji for roll; wind; volume
巻 is a JLPT N2 kanji that means roll; wind; volume. Below are its readings, 6 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
巻 is written in 9 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
巻 has 3 readings in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 6 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
カン (kan)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 第一巻だいいっかん · daiikkan | volume one |
| 圧巻あっかん · akkan | highlight; the best part |
まく (maku)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 巻くまく · maku | to wind; to wrap |
| 巻き込むまきこむ · makikomu | to involve; to drag into |
まき (maki)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 巻きずしまきずし · makizushi | rolled sushi |
| 春巻きはるまき · harumaki | spring roll |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 首にマフラーを巻いて出かけた。Kubi ni mafurā o maite dekaketa.I wrapped a scarf around my neck and went out.
- この小説の第一巻を読み終えた。Kono shōsetsu no daiikkan o yomioeta.I finished reading volume one of this novel.
- 母と一緒に巻きずしを作った。Haha to issho ni makizushi o tsukutta.I made rolled sushi with my mother.
- 事故に巻き込まれなくてよかった。Jiko ni makikomarenakute yokatta.I'm glad I didn't get caught up in the accident.
- 最後の場面は圧巻だった。Saigo no bamen wa akkan datta.The final scene was the best part.
Questions about 巻
How many strokes does 巻 have?
巻 is written in 9 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 巻?
The on readings are kan (カン). The kun readings are maku (まく), maki (まき).
What JLPT level is 巻?
N2. 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 N2 is designed to match the former Level 2.
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Movement and actions
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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 巻
- 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.