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系 kanji: meaning “lineage”, readings and mnemonic

JLPT N17 strokes

Meaning and readings

Meaning
lineage
On'yomi
ケイ
Kun'yomi
none

Picture story to remember 系

One thread (糸) splits into strands below, a lineage traced down.

Parts in this story:糸

How to write 系: stroke order

系 is written with 7 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.

Words that use 系

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Kanji that share parts with 系.