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鉱
鉱 (readings: こう; Japanese kanji) means “ore / mineral”. It is a Grade 5 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 5 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 鉱山 (mine).
What does 鉱 mean?
| Kanji | 鉱 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | ore / mineral |
| Readings | こう |
| Grade | Grade 5 (Hard) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 鉱
鉱 is read こう depending on the word.
Example words with 鉱
| Example | 鉱山 (mine) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14