Key in Japanese
"key" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
鍵
kagi
3 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "key". The most common choice is shown first.
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key
Reading: ken
17 strokes
Where it comes from
Composed of metal and build. Metal fixture.
What it carries
Key, key, solution. Represents opener.
Related kanji for "key"
解Details →要Details →
key
kai · wisdom
Composed of horn, sword, and cow. Untying cow's horn with sword.
key to(also: need, main point, essence)
you
Combines 'cover' (西) with 'woman' (女), originally referring to the waist area. Extended from this vital body part to mean 'important' and 'necessary.'
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for key?
The most common kanji for "key" is 鍵, read as ken. It means key. Related kanji: 解 (key), 要 (key to).
How many strokes does 鍵 have?
鍵 has 17 strokes.