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Kanji 鎖: meanings, readings, and example words.

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Kanji 鎖: chain, irons, connection

Key takeaways

Kanji 鎖: chain, irons, connection. Readings and core meaning.

See vocabulary and examples below.

Kanji at a glance

鎖
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Meaning

chainironsconnection

On reading

サ

Kun reading

くさりとざ.す

Radical

金

Core meaning / core image

Core meaning: 鎖

chain, irons, connection

Kanji structure breakdown

鎖

Structure breakdown

金 + ⺌ + 貝

Mnemonic story

Mnemonic story

A chain is made by linking metal (金) pieces together like small (⺌) shells (貝) strung on a necklace. Imagine metal rings connected one by one to create a strong chain or connection.

On'yomi and kun'yomi

On reading

サ
  • 封鎖ふうさ

    blockade / sealing off

  • 閉鎖へいさ

    closing / closure / shutdown

  • 鎖くさり

    chain / linked metal rings

Kun reading

くさり
  • 鎖くさり

    chain / linked metal rings

Commonly used words

  • 封鎖
    ふうさ

    blockade / sealing off

  • 閉鎖
    へいさ

    closing / closure / shutdown

  • 鎖
    くさり

    chain / linked metal rings

  • 鎖
    くさり

    chain / linked metal rings

Example sentences

Example 1

道路が封鎖されて通れない。

Translation

The road is blocked and cannot be passed.

Example 2

資金が封鎖されて引き出せない。

Translation

The funds are frozen and cannot be withdrawn.

Example 3

会社は来月閉鎖されます。

Translation

The company will be closed next month.

Example 4

学校の閉鎖で授業が休みです。

Translation

Classes are canceled due to the school closure.

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