Kanji: 鋳 (Cast/Mold)
The kanji 鋳 means "to cast" or "to mold," specifically referring to the industrial process of pouring molten metal into a mold to create objects.
Key Reading:
On-yomi (Sino-Japanese reading): チュウ (chū)
Kun-yomi (Japanese reading): い（る）(iru)
Common Words & Usage:
鋳る (iru) - Verb. To cast (metal).
鋳造 (chūzō) - Noun/Suru-verb. Casting, minting (of coins).
鋳物 (imonō) - Noun. A casting, a cast metal product.
鋳型 (igata) - Noun. A casting mold.
Example Sentence:
Japanese: この寺院の大きな鐘は青銅で鋳造された。
Romaji: Kono jiin no ōkina kane wa seidō de chūzō sareta.
English: The large bell at this temple was cast in bronze.
Learning the correct stroke order for kanji like 鋳 is essential for balanced, legible Japanese handwriting and is a fundamental part of mastering kanji writing.