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[てつ()]
tetsu
noun, no adjective, noun, used as a prefix, noun, used as a suffix

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[てつ()]
tetsu
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English Meaning(s) for 鉄

noun
  1. iron (Fe)
no adjective, noun
  1. strong and hard (as iron)
noun, noun, used as a suffix, noun, used as a prefix
  1. railway
noun, noun, used as a prefix
  1. railway enthusiast

Definition and Synonyms for 鉄

Smoothing Iron home appliance consisting of a flat metal base that is heated and used to smooth cloth
Synonyms: アイロン, , , 黒金
Atomic Number 26 a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element
Synonyms: , , 黒金
Atomic Number 26 is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts
Synonyms: , , 黒金
Atomic Number 26 used in construction and tools and armament
Synonyms: , , 黒金
Atomic Number 26 plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood
Synonyms: , , 黒金

Meanings for each kanji in 鉄

» iron

Categories 鉄 is a member of

Metal any of several chemical elements that are usually shiny solids that conduct heat or electricity and can be formed into sheets etc.
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Household Appliance an appliance that does a particular job in the home
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Sample Sentences for 鉄

Strike while the iron is hot.
Iron is a metal with many uses.
Iron is the most useful metal.
The atomic number of iron is 26.
This vase is made of iron.

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