Kanji
What does the kanji 巻 mean?
巻 means roll, scroll; volume. On'yomi カン、ケン. Kun'yomi ま.く、まき、ま.き.
Quick facts| On'yomi | カン、ケン |
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| Kun'yomi | ま.く、まき、ま.き |
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| Strokes | 9 |
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| Main radical | 己 |
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| Level (estimated, JLPT framework) | N2 |
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巻On'yomi カン、ケンKun'yomi ま.く、まき、ま.き
N2 · estimated, JLPT framework9 strokes
roll, scroll; volume
Memory hook
Two hands rolling something up into a scroll — ROLL, VOLUME.
Common words
- 寝巻ねまきsleepwear, pajamas
- 巻くまくto wind, to wrap around
- ～巻～かんvolume (suffix, e.g. for books or series)
More words with this kanji
- 取り巻くとりまくto surround; to flatter, hang around someone
