JLPT N2 · Japanese kanji
巻 — scroll
- Reading
- カン・ケン・ま.く・まき・ま.き
- Meaning
- scroll; volume; book; part; roll up; wind up; tie; coil; counter for texts
- JLPT level
- N2
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
巻 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N2 level. Its primary reading is カン・ケン・ま.く・まき・ま.き and it means scroll; volume; book; part; roll up; wind up; tie; coil; counter for texts. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
巻 appears in everyday japanese words such as 巻 (volume), 寝巻 (sleep-wear) and 巻く (to wind).
Japanese words containing 巻
Frequently asked questions
What does 巻 mean in Japanese?
巻 means scroll; volume; book; part; roll up; wind up; tie; coil; counter for texts in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N2 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 巻 read?
巻 is read カン・ケン・ま.く・まき・ま.き. Reading it inside real words — 巻 and 寝巻 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 巻 — is it JLPT N2?
Yes. 巻 is on the official JLPT N2 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 巻 in a word?
A common word containing 巻 is 巻 (まき) — "volume". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 巻 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 巻 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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