関係
かんけい
kankei
JLPT N4adjectiveVocabularyLevel 22 - JLPT N4

Quick answer

関係 (かんけい (kankei)) means "Relation". It is a Japanese adjective. Pronunciation, examples, and related kanji are on this page.

Meaning

Relation

Also : Relationship · Connection

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Example Sentences

二つの国の関係が改善される見込みがある。

ふたつのくにのかんけいがかいぜんされるみこみがある。

There is a prospect that relations between the two countries will improve.

Kanji in this word

関
Connection
Kunせき、ぜき、かか.わる
Onかん
JLPT N3
係
Connection
Kunかか.る、かかり、がかり
Onけい
JLPT N3

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Last updated Jul 22, 2026

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