Japanese Kanji

reki

Cadmium (element)

Extended kanji · 18 strokes

Readings

  • ONレキreki
  • ONリャクryaku
  • ONカクkaku
  • KUNかなえのつきものkanaenotsukimono
  • KUNカドミウムカドミウム

Meaning

Cadmium (element).

鎘 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 18 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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