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Strokes14
Radical金gold(8)
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Strokes14
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of metal and ahead. Metal ahead.
Symbolism
Pig iron, cast iron, ironmaking. Represents pig iron.
Component Breakdown
銑=
金先
metal + 先
Words & Expressions
Words written with 銑
銑鉄せんてつpig iron
Proverbs & Idioms
銑鉄を精錬する
せんてつをせいれんする
To refine pig iron
To purify crude iron
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 銑 mean in Japanese?
銑 means pig iron.
How do you read 銑?
On'yomi: セン (SEN).
How many strokes does 銑 have?
銑 has 14 strokes. Its radical is 金 (gold).
Is 銑 a good kanji for a tattoo?
銑 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means pig iron. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.