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鉄
鉄 (readings: てつ; Japanese kanji) means “iron”. It is a Grade 3 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 3 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 地下鉄 (subway).
What does 鉄 mean?
| Kanji | 鉄 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | iron |
| Readings | てつ |
| Grade | Grade 3 (Medium) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 鉄
鉄 is read てつ depending on the word.
Example words with 鉄
| Example | 地下鉄 (subway) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14