Kanji 鋼: steel
Key takeaways
Kanji 鋼: steel. Readings and core meaning.
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Kanji at a glance
Core meaning / core image
Core meaning: 鋼
steel
Kanji structure breakdown
Mnemonic story
Mnemonic story
Think of steel as metal (金) that is as solid and enduring as a hill (岡). Combining the image of metal with the strength of a ridge helps you remember it means steel.
