Keyword
lead (metal)
Info
FrequencyTop 2000-2100
Type
Jōyō 
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KankenLevel 4
Heisig857
Readings
えん
(55%)
Composed of
gold
short legs
mouth
Mnemonic

Unlike gold which is harmless if you put lead in your mouth your child will be born with short legs.

Used in vocabulary (89 in total)
lead (Pb)
lead colour; lead color
Examples (101 in total)
"May I use this pencil?" "Yes, you may."
"May I use your pencil?" "Sure go ahead."
Would you lend me your pencil?