Quick answer
械 is the kanji for "Fetter / Machine / Contraption". A common reading is かせ (kase). You can practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Fetter / Machine / Contraption
Also : Fetter · Machine · Contraption
Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Memory Aid
The kanji 械 represents 'CONTRAPTION'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of contraption.
On-reading: かい — remember this sound by associating it with contraption. Kun-reading: かせ.
Example Sentences
最新の機械を導入することで、生産性が大幅に向上しました。
さいしんのきかいをどうにゅうすることで、せいさんせいがおおはばにこうじょうしました。
By introducing the latest machinery, productivity improved significantly.
機械的な作業を自動化することで、人件費を削減できます。
きかいてきなさぎょうをじどうかすることで、じんけんひをさくげんできます。
By automating mechanical tasks, labor costs can be reduced.
Vocabulary using 械
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