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鉱
On'yomi
コウ
KOU
Kun'yomi
あらがね
aragane
mineral · ore
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes13
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of metal and wide. Wide metal.
Symbolism
Mine, mineral, ore. Represents underground resource.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Deep in the forest
Component Breakdown
鉱=
金広
metal + 広
Words & Expressions
Words written with 鉱
鉱石こうせきore
鉱物こうぶつmineral
炭鉱たんこうcolliery
鉄鉱てっこうiron ore
鉱区こうくmine lot
鉱業こうぎょうmining industry
Proverbs & Idioms
鉱脈を探る
こうみゃくをさぐる
To search for a vein of ore
Looking for the source of something valuable
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 鉱 mean in Japanese?
鉱 means mineral, ore.
How do you read 鉱?
On'yomi: コウ (KOU). Kun'yomi: あらがね (aragane).
How many strokes does 鉱 have?
鉱 has 13 strokes. Its radical is 金 (gold).
Is 鉱 a good kanji for a tattoo?
鉱 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means mineral, ore. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.