Meaning of 係 in Japanese
Japanese word definition and usage
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係, 係りJLPT 3
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Kana Readingかかり
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Romajikakari
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Word Senses
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- Parts of speech
- noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
- Meaning
- charge; duty; person in charge; official; clerk
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- Parts of speech
- linguistics terminology
- Meaning
- connection; linking
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Example Sentences
係, 係り, かかり used in context
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彼女はホテルのフロント係の人にその番号につなぐように頼んだ。
She has asked the man at the hotel desk to get her the number.
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He is in charge of making arrangements for our trip to Europe.
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He's the projectionist at the theater.
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The entire sales staff has worked around the clock for a week.
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申込書に記入した後で、登録係から手数料が８ドルだといわれた。
After she filled out the application, the records clerk told her that the fee was eight dollars.
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I'll send someone up to help you now.
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Kanji found in this word
person in charge, connection, duty, concern oneself
On: ケイ
Kun: かか.る, かかり, -がかり, かか.わる
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