289.係


係

1. Meaning and Reading

  • person in charge, relation
  • Onyomi : けい
  • Kunyomi : かかる, かかり

2. Kanji Explanation

  • 亻 : orang
  • 系 : benang, terhubung

A person (亻) entangled in various tasks like threads (系) — symbolizing ‘to be in charge of’ or ‘to be related to’.

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3. Example Words

係 かかり
person in charge

This person is in charge of reception.

係る かかる
to be related

This issue is related to safety.

関係 かんけい
relation

He and I have a work-related relationship.