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関

関 — connection, barrier, gateway

Learn the correct stroke order for 関 (connection), a 14-stroke kanji.

JLPT N3Grade 414 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)カンkan
Kun'yomi (訓読み)せきseki、-ぜきzeki、かか.わるkakawaru、からくりkarakuri、かんぬきkannuki
Strokes14
Radical門
Frequency#70
Meaningsconnection, barrier, gateway, involve, concerning

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

関係かんけいrelation; relationship; connectionnoun
関心かんしんconcern; interestnoun
関西かんさいKansai (region comprising Kyoto, Osaka, Kobe and surrounding prefectures)noun
関税かんぜいcustoms (duties); duty; tariffnoun
関節かんせつjointnoun
関知かんち(one's) concern; having (something) to do withnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 関 (connection) is taught in grade 4 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N3 level. It has 14 strokes with radical 門.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 関 is #70, making it one of the most commonly used kanji.

Example Words in Context

関係かんけい — relation; relationship; connection
関心かんしん — concern; interest
関西かんさい — Kansai (region comprising Kyoto, Osaka, Kobe and surrounding prefectures)

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

Same radical (門)

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Same reading

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 関 have?

The kanji 関 (connection) has 14 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 関?

関 follows the standard Japanese stroke order as taught in schools. Use the step-by-step diagram or the "Try Writing" tool above to practice each stroke in sequence.

What does 関 mean?

関 means: connection, barrier, gateway, involve, concerning. On'yomi readings: カン. Kun'yomi readings: せき, -ぜき, かか.わる, からくり, かんぬき.

What JLPT level is 関?

関 is a JLPT N3 kanji. This is an intermediate kanji.