鉛
鉛·lead (metal)
- On-yomi
- エン
- Kun-yomi
- なまり
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Stroke order
Write it in this order; the numbers mark where each stroke starts.
Common words
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 鉛筆 | えんぴつ | pencil |
| 鉛 | なまり | lead (metal) |
| 鉛管 | えんかん | lead pipe |
| 無鉛 | むえん | unleaded |
Example sentences
鉛筆で名前を書いてください。
えんぴつでなまえをかいてください。
Please write your name in pencil.
鉛は柔らかくて重い金属だ。
なまりはやわらかくておもいきんぞくだ。
Lead is a soft, heavy metal.
足が鉛のように重く感じた。
あしがなまりのようにおもくかんじた。
My legs felt as heavy as lead.
Similar-looking kanji
Do not confuse these on the exam.
Common mistakes
- Reading 鉛筆 as なまりふで — it is えんぴつ
- Reading 鉛 alone as えん — on its own the metal is なまり
Memory aid
Picture it
Metal 金 with the same right-hand element as 沿 and 船: the soft metal that flows and follows along, poured into pipes and molds.
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