Quick answer
関 is the kanji for "Barrier / Gateway / Connection". A common reading is せき (seki). You can practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Barrier / Gateway / Connection
Also : Barrier · Gateway · Connection · Concerning
Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Memory Aid
The kanji 関 represents 'CONNECTION'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of connection.
On-reading: かん — remember this sound by associating it with connection. Kun-reading: せき.
Example Sentences
この仕事に関係する資格を取りました。
このしごとにかんけいするしかくをとりました。
I obtained a qualification related to this work.
関心を持って取り組んでいます。
かんしんをもってとりくんでいます。
I'm tackling it with interest.
Vocabulary using 関
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