Quick answer
銅 is the kanji for "Copper". A common reading is あかがね (akagane). You can practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Copper
Also : Bronze · Copper metal
Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Memory Aid
The kanji 銅 represents 'COPPER'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of copper.
On-reading: どう — remember this sound by associating it with copper. Kun-reading: あかがね.
Example Sentences
銅メダルでも十分誇らしいと思います。
どうめだるでもじゅうぶんほこらしいとおもいます。
I think even a bronze medal is sufficiently something to be proud of.
銅像の表面が緑青で覆われていましたが、それが歴史の深みを感じさせました。
どうぞうのひょうめんがろくしょうでおおわれていましたが、それがれきしのふかみをかんじさせました。
The surface of the bronze statue was covered in verdigris, which gave a sense of historical depth.
Vocabulary using 銅
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