Quick answer
係 is the kanji for "Connection". Its reading is かか.る (kakaru). This page includes example sentences and a stroke-order diagram.
Meaning
Connection
Also : Duty · to concern oneself · Person in charge
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Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
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Stroke Order
9 strokes
Radicals
Memory Aid
The kanji 係 represents 'PERSON IN CHARGE'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of person in charge.
On-reading: けい — remember this sound by associating it with person in charge. Kun-reading: かか.る.
Example Sentences
この件は担当係に聞いてください。
このけんはたんとうがかりにきいてください。
Please ask the person in charge about this matter.
二人の関係が深まりました。
ふたりのかんけいがふかまりました。
The relationship between the two deepened.
Vocabulary using 係
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
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