JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
鋼 — steel
- Reading
- コウ・はがね
- Meaning
- steel
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
鋼 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is コウ・はがね and it means steel. 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.
鋼 appears in everyday japanese words such as 鉄鋼 (iron and steel).
Japanese words containing 鋼
Frequently asked questions
What does 鋼 mean in Japanese?
鋼 means steel in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 鋼 read?
鋼 is read コウ・はがね. Reading it inside real words — 鉄鋼 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 鋼 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 鋼 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 鋼 in a word?
A common word containing 鋼 is 鉄鋼 (てっこう) — "iron and steel". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 鋼 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 鋼 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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