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