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関
関 (readings: かん, せき, かか; Japanese kanji) means “relate / barrier”. It is a Grade 4 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 4 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 関係 (relationship).
What does 関 mean?
| Kanji | 関 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | relate / barrier |
| Readings | かん, せき, かか |
| Grade | Grade 4 (Upper) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 関
関 is read かん or せき or かか depending on the word.
Example words with 関
| Example | 関係 (relationship) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14