関 — Barrier/Connection
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Common Japanese Words with 関 (Barrier/Connection)
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Two things that connect (関) and share a link (係) have a close relationship/connection.
To have a direct connection (関) to an issue means to be related to / to concern it.
Matters that connect (関) and link together (連) have a direct relation/relevance.
When your heart (心) feels an emotional connection (関) to a topic, you have keen interest/concern.
An organizational machine (機) that operates a vital gateway (関) is an institution/facility.
Frequently Asked Questions About 関 (Barrier/Connection)
What is the best kanji mnemonic for 関 (Barrier/Connection)?
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The Shibashi Japanese kanji mnemonic for 関 ("Barrier/Connection", read as かん) is: The boy with his friend khaki kangaroo (かか or かん) and a set of keys (せき) is about to cross the gate barrier to his new city... Using visual kanji mnemonics that combine the character's radicals, meaning, and reading into a single illustrated scene makes 関 effortless to recall.
What does the kanji 関 mean and how is it read in Japanese?
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The Japanese kanji 関 means "Barrier/Connection". Its primary reading is かん (On'yomi: かん; Kun'yomi: かか, せき). 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 関?
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Essential Japanese vocabulary words containing 関 include: 関係 (かんけい - relationship, connection), 関する (かんする - to concern, to be related to), 関連 (かんれん - relation, connection, relevance), 関心 (かんしん - interest, concern).
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