Kanji · N5

/ key

Kanji for key.

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Readings

TypeReadingNotes
On (音)ケンSino-Japanese readings — common in compounds.
Kun (訓)かぎNative Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana.
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Meaning

鍵 carries the meaning key.

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Common compounds with 鍵

かぎkey
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