鉱

鉱 — mineral, ore

Learn the correct stroke order for 鉱 (mineral), a 13-stroke kanji.

JLPT N2Grade 513 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)コウkou
Kun'yomi (訓読み)あらがねaragane
Strokes13
Radical金
Frequency#1376
Meaningsmineral, ore

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

鉱業こうぎょうmining industrynoun
鉱山こうざんmine (gold, coal, etc.)noun
鉱石こうせきore; mineral; crystalnoun
鉱物こうぶつmineralnoun
鉄鉱てっこうiron orenoun
炭鉱たんこうcoal mine; (coal) pit; collierynoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 鉱 (mineral) is taught in grade 5 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N2 level. It has 13 strokes with radical 金.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 鉱 is #1376, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

鉱業こうぎょう — mining industry
鉱山こうざん — mine (gold, coal, etc.)
鉱石こうせき — ore; mineral; crystal

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 鉱 have?

The kanji 鉱 (mineral) has 13 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 鉱?

鉱 follows the standard Japanese stroke order as taught in schools. Use the step-by-step diagram or the "Try Writing" tool above to practice each stroke in sequence.

What does 鉱 mean?

鉱 means: mineral, ore. On'yomi readings: コウ. Kun'yomi readings: あらがね.

What JLPT level is 鉱?

鉱 is a JLPT N2 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.