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鉱
“ore / mineral” in Japanese is 鉱, read kou (こう). It is a Grade 5 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 5 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 鉱山 (mine).
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山で鉱石を見つける。
やまでこうせきをみつける。I find ore in the mountain.
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Full details, readings & example
| Kanji | 鉱 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | ore / mineral |
| Readings | こう |
| Grade | Grade 5 (Hard) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
| Example | 鉱山 (mine) |
How to read 鉱
鉱 is read kou (こう) depending on the word.
Words with 鉱
- 鉱山
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Updated: 2026-08-28