What does kanji 鐵 mean?

The primary meaning of kanji 鐵 is iron.

How is kanji 鐵 read?

The kunyomi readings for kanji 鐵 are くろがね; the onyomi readings are テツ.

Example words that use kanji 鐵 include 鐵, 新日本製鐵.

Kanken 1 / Pre-Level 1

鐵

Meaning

iron

Stroke Order

Variant: 鉄 (Shinjitai) , 鐡 (Itaiji) , 銕 (Itaiji) , 䥫 (Itaiji) , 铁 (Itaiji)

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てつ

iron (Fe)

しんにほんせいてつ

Nippon Steel Corporation

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5 reference sentences

この橋は古いが、まだ鐵でしっかり支えられている。

This bridge is old, but it is still firmly supported by iron.

鍛冶屋は熱した鐵を何度も打った。

The blacksmith struck the heated iron again and again.

その門は重い鐵でできている。

That gate is made of heavy iron.

昔、この町は良い鐵がとれることで知られていた。

Long ago, this town was known for producing good iron.

彼は鐵のように強い意志を持っている。

He has a will as strong as iron.

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