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鍋
On'yomi
カ
KA
Kun'yomi
なべ
nabe
pot · pan · kettle
Details
Description
Pot - a metal vessel. The shared hot pot that gathers people around one table in winter.
Stroke Order
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Strokes17
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of metal and phonetic. Metal pot.
Symbolism
Pot, hot pot, earthen pot. Represents pot.
Component Breakdown
鍋=
金咼
metal + 咼
Words & Expressions
Words written with 鍋
鍋料理なべりょうりhot pot cooking
Proverbs & Idioms
同じ釜の飯を食う
おなじかまのめしをくう
Eating rice from the same pot
Sharing experiences, being close companions
Related Figures & Stories
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 鍋 mean in Japanese?
鍋 means pot, pan, kettle. Pot - a metal vessel. The shared hot pot that gathers people around one table in winter.
How do you read 鍋?
On'yomi: カ (KA). Kun'yomi: なべ (nabe).
How many strokes does 鍋 have?
鍋 has 17 strokes. Its radical is 金 (gold).
Is 鍋 a good kanji for a tattoo?
鍋 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means pot, pan, kettle. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.