鎌
sickle, scythe
JLPT N1 18 strokes
- Kun'yomi
- かま
- On'yomi
- レン・ケン
- Radical
- 金 · metal (gold, metal)
鎌 means "sickle, scythe". It is a JLPT N1 kanji written in 18 strokes. It is read かま in native Japanese words (kun'yomi) and レン・ケン in compounds (on'yomi). It is taught beyond elementary school (junior high and up).
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Common questions
- What does the kanji 鎌 mean?
- 鎌 means "sickle, scythe". It is a JLPT N1 kanji.
- How many strokes does 鎌 have?
- 鎌 is written in 18 strokes.
- How is 鎌 read?
- It is read かま in native Japanese words (kun'yomi) and レン・ケン in compounds (on'yomi).
- What JLPT level is 鎌?
- 鎌 is a JLPT N1 kanji.