What does kanji 關 mean?

The primary meaning of kanji 關 is barrier.

How is kanji 關 read?

The kunyomi readings for kanji 關 are かか.わる, からくり, かんぬき, せき; the onyomi readings are カン.

Example words that use kanji 關 include 玄關.

Kanken 1 / Pre-Level 1

關

Meaning

barrier

barrier, concerning, connection, gateway, involve

Stroke Order

Variant: 関 (Shinjitai) , 闗 (Itaiji)

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げんかん

entrance

5 reference sentences

その問題は私にも深く關わっている。

That issue also concerns me deeply.

二つの事件のあいだには、思った以上に強い關があった。

There was a stronger connection between the two incidents than expected.

谷の入口には古い關が今も残っている。

An old checkpoint gateway still remains at the entrance to the valley.

川にかかる橋は、町を守るための關の役目も果たしていた。

The bridge over the river also served as a barrier to protect the town.

この決定には多くの人の生活が關している。

This decision involves the lives of many people.

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