N2
巻 meaning and readings
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Kanji
巻
N2
- Meaning
- roll up, roll up, scroll, unit of counting books (~ books)
- Onyomi
- カン
- Kunyomi
- ま(く)、まき
- Formula
- 巻 = 龹 + 己。
Story
巻 is analyzed as a combination of 龹 (certificate, ticket), 己 (bent rope) and denotes roll up, roll up, scroll, unit of counting books (~ books).
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This kanji belongs to JLPT N2.
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