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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of metal and hill. Hard metal.
Symbolism
Steel, steelmaking, iron and steel. Represents hard metal.
Component Breakdown
鋼=
金岡
metal + 岡
Words & Expressions
Words written with 鋼
粗鋼そこうcrude steel
鋼板こうはんsteel sheet
鉄鋼てっこうiron and steel
鋼材こうざいsteel material
製鋼せいこうsteel manufacture
Four-Character Compounds
鋼の意志
はがねのいし
A will of steel; Unwavering determination
Anime & Manga
鋼の錬金術師 FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST
Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood
A well-known work with 鋼 in its Japanese title.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 鋼 mean in Japanese?
鋼 means steel.
How do you read 鋼?
On'yomi: コウ (KOU). Kun'yomi: はがね (hagane).
How many strokes does 鋼 have?
鋼 has 16 strokes. Its radical is 金 (gold).
Is 鋼 a good kanji for a tattoo?
鋼 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means steel. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.