Vocabulary

What does ～系 (～けい) mean?

～系 (～けい, ～kei) means system, type, style (suffix).

Quick facts
Reading	～けい
Romaji	～kei
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)	N2

～系～けい

N2 · estimated, JLPT framework～kei

system, type, style (suffix)

Example sentences

姉(あね)は文系(ぶんけい)が得意(とくい)です。
My older sister is good at humanities subjects.
弟(おとうと)は理系(りけい)の大学(だいがく)に進(すす)みました。
My younger brother went on to a science-track university.