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JLPT N26画 · 6 strokesradical 系grade 6freq #1500

system, lineage, category

On'yomi (音読み)

  • ケイ
  • ギョウ

Kun'yomi (訓読み)

  • かける

Mnemonic

A strong lineage connects families like sturdy branches of a tree, forming a system through shared roots and history.

About this kanji

The kanji 「系」 means system, lineage, or category. It is commonly used as a noun. You might encounter it in words like 体系 (たいけい), which means "system," used in contexts like educational frameworks or organizational structures. Another example is 親系 (しんけい), meaning "lineage," often used when discussing family trees or ancestry. Lastly, 系統 (けいとう) translates to "system" or "category," which can refer to classifications in biology or other fields. A key point to remember is that 「系」 is often attached to other kanji to form compound words, emphasizing connections or relationships within a system or group.

Built from

Example sentences

  • 彼は医療系の仕事をしている。

    He works in the medical field.

Meanings across languages

English
system, lineage, category
Tiếng Việt
hệ thống, dòng dõi, thể loại
日本語
系, 系統, 系譜
한국어
계통
中文
系统
id
sistem
th
ระบบ
es
sistema
fr
système
de
System
pt
sistema

Common compounds

  • 体系たいけいsystem, framework
  • 親系しんけいlineage, bloodline
  • 系統けいとうsystem, lineage

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