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係
Person in Charge, Relation
かかる (kakaru), かかわる (kakawaru)
JLPT N3
Interesting Fact
係 is frequently seen on signs in Japan, such as 案内係 (information desk), 受付係 (reception staff), and 会計係 (cashier).
Memory Trick
Imagine someone wearing a badge that says 'Staff.' They're responsible for helping everyone. That responsible person is a 係.
Readings
Onyomi: ケイ (kei)
Kunyomi: かかる (kakaru), かかわる (kakawaru)
Example Words
係
かかり (kakari)
Person in charge
関係
かんけい (kankei)
Relationship
受付係
うけつけがかり (uketsukegakari)
Receptionist
会計係
かいけいがかり (kaikeigakari)
Cashier
Example Sentence
係の人に聞いてください。
かかり の ひと に きいて ください。
kakari no hito ni kiite kudasai
Please ask the person in charge.