Kanji 鉱: mineral, ore
Key takeaways
Kanji 鉱: mineral, ore. Readings and core meaning.
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Kanji at a glance
Core meaning / core image
Core meaning: 鉱
mineral, ore
Kanji structure breakdown
Mnemonic story
Mnemonic story
A mine is a place where metal (金) is spread across a wide (広) area. This character represents the minerals or ores extracted from such a location. The component 'wide' (広) also serves as a phonetic indicator for the reading.
