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kettle, cauldron

JLPT N1 10 strokes
Kun'yomi
かま
On'yomi

釜 means "kettle, cauldron". It is a JLPT N1 kanji written in 10 strokes. It is read かま in native Japanese words (kun'yomi) and フ in compounds (on'yomi). It is taught beyond elementary school (junior high and up).

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Common questions

What does the kanji 釜 mean?
釜 means "kettle, cauldron". It is a JLPT N1 kanji.
How many strokes does 釜 have?
釜 is written in 10 strokes.
How is 釜 read?
It is read かま in native Japanese words (kun'yomi) and フ in compounds (on'yomi).
What JLPT level is 釜?
釜 is a JLPT N1 kanji.