Word details

鍵

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 鍵.

Dictionary

Entry

鍵かぎカギ鑰NounFreq #1536
1

key

2

lock

Examples
ドアを開ける際に、私は鍵を壊してしまった。
In opening the door, I broke the lock.
3

key (to a problem, success, etc.); clue

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

鍵

key

17 strokesFrequency 2,029Grade 8

On

ケン

Kun

かぎ
鑰

lock

25 strokes

On

ヤク

Kun

かぎ

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