係 — Connection
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Common Japanese Words with 係 (Connection)
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The person with a connection (係) to a task is the person in charge.
Two things that connect (関) and share a link (係) have a close relationship/connection.
Frequently Asked Questions About 係 (Connection)
What is the best kanji mnemonic for 係 (Connection)?
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The Shibashi Japanese kanji mnemonic for 係 ("Connection", read as けい) is: Khaki kangaroo Ricky (かか or かかり), has a deep connection to his wool workshop in a cave (けい)... Using visual kanji mnemonics that combine the character's radicals, meaning, and reading into a single illustrated scene makes 係 effortless to recall.
What does the kanji 係 mean and how is it read in Japanese?
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The Japanese kanji 係 means "Connection". Its primary reading is けい (On'yomi: けい; Kun'yomi: かか, かかり). Our Japanese kanji mnemonics tie the reading directly into the visual story so you remember both the meaning and pronunciation together.
What are common Japanese words and compounds with 係?
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Essential Japanese vocabulary words containing 係 include: 係 (かかり - charge, duty, person in charge, official, clerk), 関係 (かんけい - relationship, connection).
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