鉛
なまり
namari
JLPT N113 strokesKanjiLevel 88 - JLPT N1
Quick answer
鉛 is the kanji for "Lead (metal)". The most common reading is なまり (namari). Mnemonics and example sentences are listed below.
Meaning
Lead (metal)
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Readings
kunなまり/ namarionえん/ en
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
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Stroke Order
13 strokes
Radicals
金口
Example Sentences
鉛管の老朽化が問題になった。
なまりかんのろうきゅうかがもんだいになった。
The deterioration of lead pipes became a problem.
鉛筆を削ってください。
えんぴつをけずってください。
Please sharpen the pencil.
Vocabulary using 鉛
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + に際して～に際して (ni saishite) - On the occasion of
- [Noun] + をもとに(して)～をもとに (wo moto ni) - Based on
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + にあたって～にあたって (ni atatte) - When doing; Upon
- [Verb/Adjective/Noun] + にしろ/にせよ～にしろ／にせよ (ni shiro/ni seyo) - Even if; Regardless of
- [Noun] + をめぐって～をめぐって (wo megutte) - Concerning; Over; Surrounding
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
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