Kanji · N1 · 13 strokes
鉛 / lead
Kanji for lead.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | エン | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | なまり | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
鉛 carries the meaning lead.
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How to write 鉛
Trace 鉛 on the canvas at the top of the page. The animation below plays the stroke order — watch how each numbered stroke is drawn, then trace along yourself.
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Common compounds with 鉛
鉛管えんかんlead pipe
鉛毒えんどくtoxic substance in lead
鉛筆えんぴつpencil
鉛なまりlead
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Printable practice sheet
Print this worksheet to practice writing 鉛 by hand — the top row shows the stroke order to trace, then fill the blank squares.
鉛 — Kanji Practice
13 strokes · studyhiragana.com/kanji/鉛
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