Kanji 関: connection, barrier, gateway, involve, concerning
Key takeaways
Kanji 関: connection, barrier, gateway, involve, concerning. Readings and core meaning.
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Kanji at a glance
Core meaning / core image
Core meaning: 関
connection, barrier, gateway, involve, concerning
Kanji structure breakdown
Mnemonic story
Mnemonic story
This character depicts a gate (門) with a bolt (关) across it. It represents a checkpoint or gateway that connects two areas, leading to meanings like 'connection' or 'relation.' Think of it as the point where things are linked together, as in 'relationship' or 'gateway'.
