巻


This kanji means reel, roll or volume. It can also mean to roll or wind.

on readings:
  • kan
kun readings:
  • maki
  • ma
examples:
中巻 chūkan middle volume
第一巻 dai-ikkan volume one
絵巻 emaki picture scroll
絵巻物 emakimono picture scroll
下巻 gekan last volume
葉巻 hamaki cigar
上巻 jōkan first volume
巻く maku roll, wind
竜巻 tatsumaki tornado
取り巻く torimaku surround, encircle

links:
Wiktionary
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Last ∆ on 8 October 2026 by Bradley James Wogsland.