係
person in charge · connection · duty · concern oneself
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of person and lineage. Connection with person.
Symbolism
Relation, attendant, in charge. Represents involvement.
Component Breakdown
person + 系
Words & Expressions
Words written with 係
Four-Character Compounds
相関関係
そうかんかんけい
correlation; interrelation; intertwining
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
Anime & Manga
組長娘と世話係
The Yakuza's Guide to Babysitting
A well-known work with 係 in its Japanese title.
お兄ちゃんだけど愛さえあれば関係ないよねっ
OniAi
A well-known work with 係 in its Japanese title.
勘違いの工房主～英雄パーティの元雑用係が、実は戦闘以外がSSSランクだったというよくある話～
The Unaware Atelier Meister
A well-known work with 係 in its Japanese title.
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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?
係 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means person in charge, connection, duty, concern oneself. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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