What does the kanji 鉄 mean?

The kanji 鉄 (tetsu) means "iron". It is a JLPT N2 character.

What kanji is "tetsu"?

"tetsu" is written with the kanji 鉄, meaning "iron". Its readings are onyomi (Chinese-derived) てつ (tetsu). It is a JLPT N2 character.

How do you write the kanji 鉄?

Write 鉄 ("iron") by following the correct stroke order. Use the interactive, step-by-step stroke order animation on this page to practise each stroke in sequence and build muscle memory.

What are the readings of 鉄?

鉄 has these readings: onyomi (Chinese-derived) てつ (tetsu).

鉄“iron” Kanjitetsu

JLPT N2

How to write 鉄

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Meaning and readings

Meaning

iron

Onyomi (音読み)

てつ tetsu

Chinese reading

Kunyomi (訓読み)

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Japanese reading

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鉄“iron” Kanjitetsu

How to write 鉄

Meaning and readings

Meaning

Onyomi (音読み)

Kunyomi (訓読み)

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