Japanese symbol for “steel”
鋼
はがね
Romaji: hagane
steel
In Japanese, steel is 鋼, read はがね (hagane).
Before using these characters for a tattoo, check them with a native speaker. Dictionary words often have several meanings, and the right choice depends on context.
Meanings
- n steel
- n sword steel; sword
Written forms: 鋼、刃金. Readings: はがね、こう.
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “steel”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 鋼鉄 | こうてつ koutetsu | steel |
| 鉄 | てつ tetsu | steel |
| スチール | スチール suchiiru | steel |
| 鋼鉄製 | こうてつせい koutetsusei | (made of) steel |
| 殺人刀 | さつじんとう satsujintou | (killing) sword; blade; steel |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 鋼鉄 | こうてつ koutetsu | steel |
| 鋼板 | こうはん kouhan | steel sheet; steel plate |
| 鉄鋼 | てっこう tekkou | iron and steel |
| 鋼材 | こうざい kouzai | steel material |
| 製鋼 | せいこう seikou | steel manufacture |
| 鋼管 | こうかん koukan | steel pipe |
See also: Chinese symbol for “steel”.
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