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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of metal and phonetic. Soft metal.
Symbolism
Pencil, weight, toxicity. Represents heavy metal and writing tool.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Writing with pencil
Words & Expressions
Words written with 鉛
亜鉛あえんzinc
鉛筆えんぴつpencil
黒鉛こくえんgraphite
Proverbs & Idioms
鉛筆一本で世界を変える
えんぴついっぽんでせかいをかえる
Change the world with a pencil
Even small tools can make big differences
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 鉛 mean in Japanese?
鉛 means lead.
How do you read 鉛?
On'yomi: エン (EN). Kun'yomi: なまり (namari).
How many strokes does 鉛 have?
鉛 has 13 strokes. Its radical is 金 (gold).
Is 鉛 a good kanji for a tattoo?
鉛 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means lead. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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