巻
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 巻
1
Counter
volume (of book); reel (of film)
Examples
この全集の５巻目が見当たらない。
The fifth volume of this set is missing.
2
Counter
scroll (of books or paintings); roll (paper, etc.)
Kanji in this Word
巻
9 strokes
Frequency: 944
JLPT N2
Grade 6
Meanings
scroll
volume
book
part
roll up
wind up
tie
coil
counter for texts (or book scrolls)
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
カン
ケン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ま.く
まき
ま.き
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