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

on readings:
  • kan
kun readings:
  • maki
  • ma
examples:
chūkan middle volume
dai-ikkan volume one
emaki picture scroll
emakimono picture scroll
gekan last volume
hamaki cigar
jōkan first volume
maku roll, wind
torimaku surround, encircle

links:
Wiktionary
Japanese homepage | top

Last ∆ on 23 January 2025 by Bradley James Wogsland.