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On'yomi
コウ
KOU
Kun'yomi
はがね
hagane

steel

powerful

Details

Strokes16
Frequency#1246
Radicalgold(8)

Stroke Order

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Strokes16

Component Breakdown

=

metal + 岡

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of metal and hill. Hard metal.

Symbolism

Steel, steelmaking, iron and steel. Represents hard metal.

Words & Expressions

Four-Character Compounds

鋼の意志

はがねのいし

A will of steel; Unwavering determination