斤 — “Axe / 1.32 Lb / Catty / Counter For Loaves Of Bread” in Japanese

Master (高手)きん

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“Axe / 1.32 Lb / Catty / Counter For Loaves Of Bread” in Japanese is 斤, read kin (きん). It is a Jōyō kanji taught in Japanese secondary school (junior & senior high) — the 高手 · Master tier beyond the grade 1–6 Kyōiku set, and appears in words such as 一斤 (one loaf).

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What does 斤 mean?

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Kanji	斤
Meaning	Axe / 1.32 Lb / Catty / Counter For Loaves Of Bread
Readings	きん
Grade	Master (高手 · secondary school)
Curriculum	Jōyō kanji · Japanese secondary school (JLPT N1–N2)
Example	一斤 (one loaf)

How to read 斤

斤 is read kin (きん) depending on the word.

Words with 斤

一斤

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Updated: 2026-08-28