Kanji

What does the kanji 鉛 mean?

鉛 means lead (metal). On'yomi エン. Kun'yomi なまり.

Quick facts
On'yomiエン
Kun'yomiなまり
Strokes13
Main radical金
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N1
On'yomi エンKun'yomi なまり
N1 · estimated, JLPT framework13 strokes

lead (metal)

Memory hook

The soft metal (金) running through the mould and setting — LEAD, THE METAL.

Stroke order · 13 strokes

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Common words

  • 鉛なまりlead (metal)
  • 鉛筆えんぴつpencil

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Data sources and licences

English meanings, On/Kun readings, stroke counts: KANJIDIC2 — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Components: KRADFILE (EDRDG). Stroke order: KanjiVG (Ulrich Apel), licensed CC BY-SA 3.0. Mnemonics written by GoMe.

Voice: VOICEVOX Nemo.

N5–N1 levels on this page are estimates based on the JLPT framework, drawn from community benchmarks. GoMe Nihongo is not affiliated with the Japan Foundation or JEES, which administer the JLPT.