系
lineage · system
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Stroke Order
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of thread and ice. Connection of thread.
Symbolism
System, lineage, series. Represents connection.
Component Breakdown
丿 + thread
Words & Expressions
Words written with 系
Four-Character Compounds
万世一系
ばんせいいっけい
unbroken imperial line
Proverbs & Idioms
系統立てて学ぶ
けいとうだててまなぶ
To learn systematically
Study in an organized, methodical way
Anime & Manga
四畳半神話大系
The Tatami Galaxy
A well-known work with 系 in its Japanese title.
理系が恋に落ちたので証明してみた。
Science Fell in Love, So I Tried to Prove It
A well-known work with 系 in its Japanese title.
異能バトルは日常系のなかで
When Supernatural Battles Became Commonplace
A well-known work with 系 in its Japanese title.
B型H系
Yamada's First Time: B Gata H Kei
A well-known work with 系 in its Japanese title.
お気楽領主の楽しい領地防衛～生産系魔術で名もなき村を最強の城塞都市に～
Easygoing Territory Defense by the Optimistic Lord
A well-known work with 系 in its Japanese title.
Other kanji with the same meaning
“lineage”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 系 mean in Japanese?
系 means lineage, system.
How do you read 系?
On'yomi: ケイ (KEI).
How many strokes does 系 have?
系 has 7 strokes. Its radical is 糸 (silk).
Is 系 a good kanji for a tattoo?
系 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means lineage, system. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.