How to say 'Iron' in Japanese | 鉄

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The Japanese word for Iron is 'Tetsu', written as 鉄 in Japanese.'Iron' in hiragana is てつ.

word

鉄

Meaning

Iron

Reading

てつ

tetsu

Kanji

鉄Iron

Explanation

The Japanese noun '鉄 (てつ)' refers to the metal 'iron'. It is used in various contexts, from describing the material itself to objects made of iron. For example: This bridge is made of iron「この橋は鉄でできている」(このはしはてつでできている). Iron is strong「鉄は強い」(てつはつよい). The word can also appear in compound nouns, such as '鉄道 (てつどう)' (railway) or '鉄筋 (てっきん)' (reinforcing steel). In Japanese culture, iron has historical significance, often associated with strength and durability.

Part Of Speech

noun

Kanji JLPT

Kanji Grade

Frequency

1901

Composition

kanji

Handwriting

Kanji in the Word 鉄

This word contains 1 kanji character:

kanji

鉄

Meaning

Iron

Words Related to 鉄 Through the Kanji 鉄

These 5 Words contain the Kanji 鉄 as well.

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地下鉄

Meaning

Subway

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鉄道

Meaning

Railway

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国鉄

Meaning

National railway

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私鉄

Meaning

Private railway

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鉄砲

Meaning

Gun

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