What is the Kanji for 'Key'? | 鍵
If you are wondering what is the Japanese Kanji for 'Key', you've come to the right place!
The Japanese Kanji for 'Key' is 鍵.
Parts of the Kanji 鍵
If you visually break down this kanji, you can see it is made up of 2 parts:
Words Using 鍵
This kanji is used in 1 word:
Kanji Related to 鍵 Through the Part 釒
These 22 kanji contain the part 釒 as well.
Learn the Kanji 鍵
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What does 鍵 mean?
鍵 means 'Key'.
Japanese school students learn this kanji in Senior Highschool, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT exam.
To help you master this kanji, here's an interactive lesson where you'll practice its readings and meanings.