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“iron” in Japanese

鉄てつ
Illustration of "iron" in a Japanese cultural setting
A construction worker lifts a heavy iron beam into place on a building site, with sparks flying from welding tools nearby.

Usage note

鉄 refers to the metal iron and is commonly used in construction and manufacturing contexts; it's a straightforward word with no special politeness levels, just like its English equivalent.

Examples

  • この鉄はとても重いです。

    This iron is very heavy.

  • 鉄でできた橋を見ました。

    I saw a bridge made of iron.

  • 仕事で鉄を使います。

    I use iron at work.

Quick check

What does "鉄" mean?

  • A. iron
  • B. jade
  • C. horse
  • D. snake

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