金剛
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 金剛
1
vajra (indestructible substance); diamond; adamantine
2
thunderbolt; Indra's weapon; Buddhist symbol of the indestructible truth
Kanji in this Word
金
8 strokes
Frequency: 53
JLPT N4
Grade 1
Meanings
gold
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
キン
コン
ゴン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
かね
かな-
-がね
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
かん
きむ
こ
この
ん
剛
10 strokes
Frequency: 1576
JLPT N1
Grade 8
Meanings
sturdy
strength
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ゴウ
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
かた
こう
ご
たか
たけ
たけし
つよ
つよし
ひさ
まさ
よし
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