Japanese word

係

Pronunciation

Romajikakari

Meaning

  • nounperson in charge

Example

困ったときは係の人に聞きます。koma tta to ki wa kakari no hito ni ki ki ma su

I ask the person in charge when I need help.

Illustration for 係 (person in charge)

More examples

わたしは黒板係です。wa ta shi wa koku ban kakari de su

I am in charge of the blackboard.

会場に着いたら、まず係の人に名前を伝えます。kai jō ni tsu i ta ra ma zu kakari no hito ni na mae o tsuta e ma su

When I arrive at the venue, I first give my name to the person in charge.

Core concept

Refers to someone assigned to take care of a particular duty, place, or group of people.

Common phrases

  • 係の人kakari no hito

    person in charge

  • 係に聞くkakari ni ki ku

    ask the person in charge

  • 係を呼ぶkakari o yo bu

    call the person in charge

Similar words

係員kakariin: A staff member assigned to handle a particular task or place.
担当者tantōsha: A person responsible for handling a particular task or matter.
当番tōban: A person assigned to handle a task during a specific turn or period.

Definition in Japanese

ある仕事や場所で、決められた役目を受け持つ人。a ru shi goto ya ba sho de ki me ra re ta yaku me o u ke mo tsu hito

Word origin

The Japanese noun 係 (kakari, "person in charge") is related to 掛かる (kakaru, "to be connected or assigned") and developed from the noun form 係り (kakari).

Usage tips

  • In a restaurant or public office, 係 (kakari) can identify the staff member responsible for a specific task.

Other meanings

  • clerknoun

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