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係
person in charge · connection · relation · to concern
N3On: けいKun: かか、かかり
Memory Aid
'KEI' — KAY (a name) is the person in charge of the system.
Imagine a **person** (人) holding onto a **thread/system** (系). They are involved with it, or it *depends* on them.
Vocabulary
関係かんけいrelationship, connection
係員かかりいんstaff member, attendant
係かかりperson in charge, section chief
係わるかかわるto be involved in, to concern
関係者かんけいしゃperson concerned, personnel involved
Example Sentences
この件の係の者はどちらですか？
Who is the person in charge of this matter?
彼の仕事は多くの人と係わる。
His job involves many people.
私と彼女との関係は良好です。
My relationship with her is good.
駅には常に係員がいます。
There are always staff members at the station.