関: the kanji for related; barrier
関 is a JLPT N3 kanji that means related; barrier. Below are its readings, 3 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
関 is written in 14 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
関 has 3 readings in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 3 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
カン (kan)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 関係かんけい · kankei | relationship |
| 関心かんしん · kanshin | interest |
かかわる (kakawaru)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 関わるかかわる · kakawaru | to be related to; to be involved with |
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.
- 最近の政治に関心があります。Saikin no seiji ni kanshin ga arimasu.I'm interested in current politics.
- この件に関わる資料をください。Kono ken ni kakawaru shiryō o kudasai.Please give me the materials related to this matter.
- 環境問題に関心を持っています。Kankyō mondai ni kanshin o motte imasu.I have interest in environmental issues.
- 福祉の仕事に長く関わってきた。Fukushi no shigoto ni nagaku kakawatte kita.I have long been involved in welfare work.
Questions about 関
How many strokes does 関 have?
関 is written in 14 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 関?
The on readings are kan (カン). The kun readings are seki (せき), kakawaru (かかわる).
What JLPT level is 関?
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 関
- 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.