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Steel

Meaning

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Steel

Readings

On'yomi

コウ

Kun'yomi

はがね

Notes

Groups

    • Gold

    • Silver

    • Iron

    • Steel

Remarks

  • A golden 金 hill 岡 would be too heavy to Steel 鋼 (steal).

  • Koichi こう is a man of Steel.

  • Iron is an element while steel is an alloy comprised of iron and carbon. Steel is man made, so you won't find it in nature. You won't find steel in ore, only iron which can be manufactured into steel.

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