Quick answer
械 is the kanji for "Machine". A common reading is かせ (kase). You can also practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Machine
Also : Contraption · Fetter
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Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Stroke Order
11 strokes
Radicals
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
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun] + に伴い～に伴い (ni tomonai) - Along with / In accordance with
- [Noun] + をはじめ～をはじめ (wo hajime) - Starting with / Including
- [Noun] + に応じて～に応じて (ni oujite) - According to / In response to
- [Noun] + から + [Noun] + にかけて～にかけて (ni kakete) - From...to / In the area of
- [Noun] + に限り～に限り (ni kagiri) - Limited to / Only
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
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