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がかり
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1A suffix/noun meaning a person or office in charge of something (e.g., 'account clerk', 'guide'). In some official contexts it is written 掛 (kakari).

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会計係は領収書を整理している。

The account clerk is organizing the receipts.

質問があれば総務係に聞いてください。

If you have questions, please ask the general affairs section in charge.

受付係が来場者の名前を確認した。

The receptionist checked the visitors' names.

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