Word details

鉄塔

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 鉄塔

Dictionary

Entry

っとう
Noun
Freq #36703
1

steel tower

2

electricity pylon; transmission tower

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

13 strokes
Frequency: 672
JLPT N2
Grade 3

Meanings

iron

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
テツ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
くろがね
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
けん
てっ
12 strokes
Frequency: 1708
JLPT N2
Grade 8

Meanings

pagoda
tower
steeple

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
トウ

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