関 kanji: meaning “connection”, readings and mnemonic
JLPT N314 strokes
Meaning and readings
- Meaning
- connection
- On'yomi
- カン
- Kun'yomi
- せき、かか・わる、からくり、かんぬき
Picture story to remember 関
A large (大) gold ring links with a teal ring inside the gates (門), making a connection.
How to write 関: stroke order
関 is written with 14 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.
Words that use 関
- 関節かんせつjoint
- 関脇せきわけwrestler of the third highest rank
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