N1
鍵 meaning and readings
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Kanji
鍵
N1
- Meaning
- key
- Onyomi
- ケン
- Kunyomi
- かぎ
- Formula
- 鍵 = 金 + 建。
Story
鍵 is analyzed as a combination of 金 (iron, metal), 建 (erect, construct) and denotes key.
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This kanji belongs to JLPT N1.
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