錠
Kanji · N1
錠 / lock
Kanji for lock, fetters, or shackles.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | ジョウ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | — | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
錠 carries the meaning lock, fetters, or shackles.
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Common compounds with 錠
錠剤じょうざいpill / lozenge / tablet
錠じょうlock / padlock
手錠てじょうhandcuffs / manacles
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