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係
係 (readings: けい, かかり; Japanese kanji) means “relation / to be in charge”. It is a Grade 3 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 3 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 関係 (relationship).
What does 係 mean?
| Kanji | 係 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | relation / to be in charge |
| Readings | けい, かかり |
| Grade | Grade 3 (Medium) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 係
係 is read けい or かかり depending on the word.
Example words with 係
| Example | 関係 (relationship) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14