Meaning

Primary

Key

Alternative

Lock

Word Type

noun

Explanation

The kanji and the word are exactly the same. That means they share meanings as well.

Reading

かぎ
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

The reading is the same as the one you learned with the kanji.

Context

Context Sentences

いや〜鍵を中に置いたまま車に鍵をかけちゃってさ、今鍵屋さんが来るのを待ってるんだよ。

Well, I locked myself out of my car and am waiting for a locksmith to come.

Kanji Composition