鉱
Kanji · N2
鉱 / mineral
Kanji for mineral or ore.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | コウ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | あらがね | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
鉱 carries the meaning mineral or ore.
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Common compounds with 鉱
炭鉱たんこうcoal mine / pit / colliery
鉱石こうせきore / mineral / crystal
鉄鉱てっこうiron ore
鉱山こうざんmine
鉱物こうぶつmineral
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