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鍵

key

JLPT N1 17 strokes
Kun'yomi
かぎ
On'yomi
ケン
Radical
金 · metal (gold, metal)

鍵 means "key". It is a JLPT N1 kanji written in 17 strokes. It is read かぎ in native Japanese words (kun'yomi) and ケン in compounds (on'yomi). It is taught beyond elementary school (junior high and up).

鍵 in example sentences

  • 鍵かぎがいる？

    Kagi ga iru?

    Do you need the key?

  • 鍵かぎを開あけろ。

    Kagi o akero.

    Unlock it.

  • 鍵かぎがないと。

    Kagi ga nai to.

    I need my keys.

Example sentences from the Tatoeba Project, licensed CC-BY 2.0 FR.

Stroke order & writing

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Words that use 鍵

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Common questions

What does the kanji 鍵 mean?
鍵 means "key". It is a JLPT N1 kanji.
How many strokes does 鍵 have?
鍵 is written in 17 strokes.
How is 鍵 read?
It is read かぎ in native Japanese words (kun'yomi) and ケン in compounds (on'yomi).
What JLPT level is 鍵?
鍵 is a JLPT N1 kanji.
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