JLPT N2 · Japanese kanji
鉄 — iron
- Reading
- テツ・くろがね
- Meaning
- iron
- JLPT level
- N2
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
鉄 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N2 level. Its primary reading is テツ・くろがね and it means iron. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
鉄 appears in everyday japanese words such as 鉄 (iron), 製鉄 (iron manufacture) and 鉄棒 (iron rod).
Japanese words containing 鉄
Frequently asked questions
What does 鉄 mean in Japanese?
鉄 means iron in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N2 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 鉄 read?
鉄 is read テツ・くろがね. Reading it inside real words — 鉄 and 製鉄 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 鉄 — is it JLPT N2?
Yes. 鉄 is on the official JLPT N2 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 鉄 in a word?
A common word containing 鉄 is 鉄 (てつ) — "iron". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 鉄 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 鉄 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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