Kanji 鉛: lead
Key takeaways
Kanji 鉛: lead. Readings and core meaning.
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Kanji at a glance
Core meaning / core image
Core meaning: 鉛
lead
Kanji structure breakdown
Mnemonic story
Mnemonic story
This kanji represents the metal (金) lead. Think of it as a metal that is heavy and soft, similar to the thick mud found in a marsh (㕣). It is most commonly recognized in the word for pencil (鉛筆).
