冶
melting · smelting
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of ice and platform. Smelting on platform.
Symbolism
Metallurgy, smelting, smithing. Represents smelting.
Component Breakdown
冫 + 台
Anime & Manga
鬼滅の刃 刀鍛冶の里編
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Swordsmith Village Arc
A well-known work with 冶 in its Japanese title.
聖剣の刀鍛冶（ブラックスミス）
The Sacred Blacksmith
A well-known work with 冶 in its Japanese title.
鍛冶屋ではじめる異世界スローライフ
My Quiet Blacksmith Life in Another World
A well-known work with 冶 in its Japanese title.
不遇職『鍛冶師』だけど最強です ～気づけば何でも作れるようになっていた男ののんびりスローライフ～
Even Given the Worthless 'Blacksmith' Class, I'm Still the Strongest
A well-known work with 冶 in its Japanese title.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 冶 mean in Japanese?
冶 means melting, smelting.
How do you read 冶?
On'yomi: ヤ (YA). Kun'yomi: い.る (iru).
How many strokes does 冶 have?
冶 has 7 strokes. Its radical is 冫 (ice).
Is 冶 a good kanji for a tattoo?
冶 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means melting, smelting. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.