“Chain” or “Link” in Japanese kanji, and the Stroke Order and Meanings of Kanji “鎖”
Japanese Jouyou-kanji “鎖” means “Be linked”, “Close” or “Lock” etc.

Jouyou Kanji “鎖”

Jouyou Kanji “鎖” Stroke Order
| Stroke # |
18 Strokes |
| On-Yomi |
さ(sa) |
| Kun-Yomi |
くさり(kusari) |
| とざ(す)(toza(su)) |
| さ(す)(sa(su)) |
| Meanings |
Chain |
| Tie, Be linked, Be connected |
| Shut, Close |
| Lock |
Kanji words which contain Kanji “鎖”, and their meanings
| Words |
Meanings |
| 鎖糸(くさりいと-ku sa ri i to) |
Chain of yarn, Chain yarn |
| 鎖帷子(くさりかたびら-ku sa ri ka ta bi ra) |
Chain armor, Hauberk, Habergeon, Chain mail, Ring armour |
| 鎖鎌(くさりがま-ku sa ri ga ma) |
Sickle and chain (weapon), Kusarigama |
| 鎖車(くさりぐるま-ku sa ri gu ru ma) |
Sprocket wheel, Chain gear, Chain sprocket, Chain pulley |
| 鎖港(さこう-sa ko u) |
Closure of ports, Prohibiting foreign ships from entering ports and trading |
| 鎖国(さこく-sa ko ku) |
National isolation, Closure of the country, Isolation from other nations |
| 鎖骨(さこつ-sa ko tsu) |
Clavicle, Collarbone |
| 枷鎖(かさ-ka sa) |
Cangue and chain |
| 鉄鎖(てっさ-te ssa) |
Iron chain, Tight bondage, Restraint |
| 封鎖(ふうさ-fu u sa) |
Blockade, Lockdown, Barrier, Sealing off (an area) |
| 閉鎖(へいさ-he i sa) |
Closing, Closure, Shutdown, Lockout |
| 連鎖(れんさ-re n sa) |
Linkage, Chain, Things which is connected like a chain |
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