巻
Kanji · N2
巻 / scroll
Kanji for scroll, volume, or book.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | カン、ケン | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | ま.く、まき、ま.き | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
巻 carries the meaning scroll, volume, or book.
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Common compounds with 巻
二巻にかん
春巻きはるまきspring roll
巻きずしまきずしmakizushi / rolled sushi / sushi roll
下巻げかんsecond volume / third volume / last volume
上巻じょうかんfirst volume / first book / volume one
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