巻 Kanji – scroll
The Japanese kanji 巻 can mean scroll, volume, book, part, roll up, wind up, tie, coil, counter for texts (or book scrolls).
Meaning and Readings
How is 巻 read?
巻 has the onyomi readings カン, ケン and the kunyomi readings まく, まき, まき.
In romaji, these readings can be written as kan, ken, maku, maki.
Common Japanese Words Using 巻
These common Japanese words contain 巻. Select linked kanji to explore their meanings and readings.
- 圧巻（あっかん） — highlight, best part
- 渦巻き（うずまき） — whirlpool, maelstrom, vortex, eddy, swirl
- 絵巻（えまき） — picture scroll
- 絵巻物（えまきもの） — picture scroll
- 巻（まき） — roll (e.g. of cloth)
- 巻き込む（まきこむ） — to roll up, to enfold, to swallow up
- 巻く（まく） — to wind, to coil, to roll, to wear (e.g. turban, scarf)
- 巻末（かんまつ） — end of a book
- 襟巻き（えりまき） — scarf (esp. one worn for warmth), muffler
- 取り巻く（とりまく） — to surround, to encircle, to enclose