Translation of Japanese word "関係" to English
関係
かんけい
[kankei]
IPA: /ka̠ɲke̞ɪ̥/
Meaning
NounConnection or association; the condition of being related.
How to use
関係 (kankei) — 'relationship / connection / relation'. 人間関係 (ningen kankei) — human relations. 〜に関係がある — have to do with ~.
🇬🇧 English
relationship
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 関係
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): かんけい
Romaji Transcription: kankei
Example Sentences
この問題と関係があることがわかりました。
このもんだいとかんけいがあることがわかりました。
It was found that this problem is related to that.
この会社と関係がある人を探しています。
このかずかとかんけいがあるひとをさがしています。
We are looking for someone who is related to this company.
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- 人間関係— human relations / interpersonal relationship
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "関係" mean?▼
The Japanese word "関係" means "relationship" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "関係"?▼
The word "関係" is read as "かんけい" (kankei). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "Refers to a relationship or connection between the quality or state of something and something else.".
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