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かかり
kakari
Description
「係」は、ある仕事を担当する人や、その役割のことです。
"かかり" refers to a person in charge of a certain task or their role.
学校や会社で「受付係」「案内係」のように使います。
At schools or companies, "かかり" is used in terms like "受付係" (receptionist) or "案内係" (guide).
Meanings
係kakari
person in charge; staff member handling a task
受付の係の人に聞いてください。
Please ask the receptionist.
係kakari
duty; assigned role or task
今日の掃除の係は私です。
I am in charge of cleaning today.
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Notes
- Etymology
noun from the verb 係る/掛かる, meaning to be connected with or responsible for something.
- Nuance
係 marks a small assigned duty; 担当 is a broader, more formal term for responsibility.
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