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What is the Kanji for 'Axe' and 'Catty'? | 斤

If you are wondering what is the Japanese Kanji for 'Axe' and 'Catty', you've come to the right place!

The Japanese Kanji for 'Axe' and 'Catty' is 斤.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Axe, Catty

    Reading

    onyomiきん

    kin

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    4

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    8

    Frequency

    2067

    Handwriting

As Part Of Other Kanji

This kanji appears as part of 12 other kanji:

    kanji

    Meaning

    New

    kanji

    Meaning

    Near

    kanji

    Meaning

    Place

    kanji

    Meaning

    Quality

    kanji

    Meaning

    Decide, Cut off

    kanji

    Meaning

    Bend, Fold

    kanji

    Meaning

    Pray

    kanji

    Meaning

    Chop, Analyze

    kanji

    Meaning

    Hill

    kanji

    Meaning

    Expel, Reject

    kanji

    Meaning

    Artisan, Craftsman

    kanji

    Meaning

    Slice

Learn the Kanji

Let's make sure you fully understand this kanji.

What does 斤 mean?

斤 means 'Axe' and 'Catty'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Junior Highschool, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT N1 exam.

To help you master this kanji, here's an interactive lesson where you'll practice its readings and meanings.