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系
系 (readings: けい; Japanese kanji) means “system / lineage”. It is a Grade 6 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 6 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 体系 (system).
What does 系 mean?
| Kanji | 系 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | system / lineage |
| Readings | けい |
| Grade | Grade 6 (Hardest) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 系
系 is read けい depending on the word.
Example words with 系
| Example | 体系 (system) |
|---|
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Updated: 2026-07-14