JLPT N2 · Japanese kanji
鉱 — mineral
- Reading
- コウ・あらがね
- Meaning
- mineral; ore
- JLPT level
- N2
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
鉱 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N2 level. Its primary reading is コウ・あらがね and it means mineral; ore. 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.
鉱 appears in everyday japanese words such as 鉱山 (mine), 鉱業 (mining industry) and 炭鉱 (coal mine).
Japanese words containing 鉱
Frequently asked questions
What does 鉱 mean in Japanese?
鉱 means mineral; ore in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N2 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 鉱 read?
鉱 is read コウ・あらがね. Reading it inside real words — 鉱山 and 鉱業 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 鉱 — is it JLPT N2?
Yes. 鉱 is on the official JLPT N2 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 鉱 in a word?
A common word containing 鉱 is 鉱山 (こうざん) — "mine". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 鉱 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 鉱 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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