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What is the Kanji for 'Iron'? | 鉄

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

The Japanese Kanji for 'Iron' is 鉄.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Iron

    Reading

    kunyomiくろがね

    kurogane

    onyomiてつ

    tetsu

    Parts

    Gold Lose, Fault

    Example Word

    私鉄: private railway. The Japanese noun '私鉄 (してつ)' refers to a 'private railway'. This term is used to describe railway systems that are owned and operated by private companies, as opposed to those run by the government (which are called '国鉄 (こくてつ)' or 'national railways'). Private railways are common in Japan and often serve urban and suburban areas, connecting cities and towns. Example sentences: The private railway is convenient「私鉄は便利です」(してつはべんりです). I take the private railway to work「私は私鉄で仕事に行きます」(わたしはしてつでしごとにいきます).

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    13

    JLPT

    N2

    Grade

    3

    Frequency

    683

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji

If you visually break down this kanji, you can see it is made up of 2 parts:

    kanji

    Meaning

    Gold

    kanji

    Meaning

    Lose, Fault

Words Using

This kanji is used in 6 words:

    word

    地下鉄

    Meaning

    Subway

    word

    Meaning

    Iron

    word

    鉄道

    Meaning

    Railway

    word

    国鉄

    Meaning

    National railway

    word

    私鉄

    Meaning

    Private railway

    word

    鉄砲

    Meaning

    Gun

Kanji Related to Through the Part

These 7 kanji contain the part 金 as well.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Record

    kanji

    Meaning

    Blunt, Dull

    kanji

    Meaning

    Small bell, Buzzer

    kanji

    Meaning

    Suppress, Tranquilize

    kanji

    Meaning

    Refine, Tempering

    kanji

    Meaning

    Inscription

    kanji

    Meaning

    Pot

Kanji Related to Through the Part

These 2 kanji contain the part 失 as well.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Order, Regularity

    kanji

    Meaning

    Alternate

Learn the Kanji

Let's make sure you fully understand this kanji.

What does 鉄 mean?

鉄 means 'Iron'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Third Grade, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT N2 exam.

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