系
Kanji · N1
系 / lineage
Kanji for lineage or system.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | ケイ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | — | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
系 carries the meaning lineage or system.
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Common compounds with 系
体系的たいけいてきsystematic
太陽系たいようけいsolar system
系譜けいふgenealogy / lineage / family tree
日系にっけいJapanese descent
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