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What does the kanji 銅 mean?

銅 means copper. On'yomi ドウ. Kun'yomi あかがね.

Quick facts
On'yomiドウ
Kun'yomiあかがね
Strokes14
Main radical金
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N2
On'yomi ドウKun'yomi あかがね
N2 · estimated, JLPT framework14 strokes

copper

Memory hook

The metal (金) with the same (同) red-brown colour — COPPER.

Main radical

金gold, metal 8 strokes

Built from

Stroke order · 14 strokes

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Common words

  • 銅どうcopper; bronze (medal)
  • 銅貨どうかcopper coin

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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.

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