Meaning

Primary

Metal

Word Type

noun

Explanation

Even gold belongs to a family... the family of metals!

Reading

きんぞく
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Context

Context Sentences

私には金属アレルギーがあります。

I am allergic to metal.

マイケルは、屋根に金属のハシゴを掛けた。

Michael stood a metal ladder against the roof.

厳しい景況にもかかわらず、あの金属メッキ工場は成長を続けている。

The metal-plating factory is thriving despite the challenging business climate.

Kanji Composition