Quick answer
巻 is the kanji for "Tie / Book / Part". A common reading is ま.く (maku). You can practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Tie / Book / Part
Also : Tie · Book · Part · Coil · Scroll · Volume
Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Memory Aid
The kanji 巻 represents 'SCROLL'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of scroll.
On-reading: かん — remember this sound by associating it with scroll. Kun-reading: ま.く.
Example Sentences
好きなマンガの最新巻が発売されたので、すぐに買いました。
すきなまんがのさいしんかんがはつばいされたので、すぐにかいました。
The latest volume of my favorite manga was released, so I bought it right away.
台風に巻き込まれないように、早めに帰宅しました。
たいふうにまきこまれないように、はやめにきたくしました。
In order not to get caught up in the typhoon, I returned home early.
Vocabulary using 巻
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