Explore 関 in the words 関係 and 関する. Learn the reading and meaning of each complete word in context.

The idea

Kanji may have Japanese-origin and Chinese-origin readings; learn each with its word. Compare 関係（かんけい） and 関する（かんする）. 関 has 14 strokes; follow their order in the linked KanjiVG diagram.

Patterns to compare
Japanese wordReadingMeaning
関係かんけいrelationship; connection
関するかんするto concern; to relate to
玄関げんかんentrance hall; front door area

Examples

  • この問題もんだいは安全あんぜんに関係かんけいしています。This issue concerns safety.
  • 二人ふたりは良よい関係かんけいを築きずきました。The two built a good relationship.
  • この本ほんは日本にほんの歴史れきしに関かんする本ほんです。This book is about Japanese history.
  • 費用ひように関かんする質問しつもんがあります。I have a question about the cost.
  • 玄関げんかんで靴くつを脱ぬいでください。Please take off your shoes at the entrance.
  • 玄関げんかんに靴くつがあります。There are shoes in the entrance.

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Watch out

関する often follows に and comes before a noun; 関係 names a connection. Compare the components: 関：門＋关／間：門＋日。

Try it yourself

  1. Write the reading of 関係 in hiragana.

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    かんけい

    関係 is read かんけい; it means relationship; connection. Learn the reading as part of this word.

  2. Write the reading of 関する in hiragana.

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    かんする

    関する is read かんする; it means to concern; to relate to. Learn the reading as part of this word.

  3. Fill in the missing kanji: 玄＿（げんかん）.

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    関

    関 completes 玄関, read げんかん; the word means entrance hall; front door area.

Use it today

Cover the table, write 関 from memory, and read 関係 and 関する aloud. Then check the readings and meanings.