【てつ】

Frequency rank: 2,138.
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
  1. iron (Fe)
    2. nouns which may take the genitive case particle 'no'; noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
  2. strong and hard (as iron)
    3. noun (common) (futsuumeishi); noun, used as a suffix; noun, used as a prefix
  3. railwayabbreviationsee also
    4. noun (common) (futsuumeishi); noun, used as a prefix
  4. railway enthusiastcolloquialism
Forms
  • 【てつ】Frequency rank: 2,138.
  • 【てつ】
  • てつFrequency rank: 37,772. – 38,256.
Generated definitions (experimental)
  1. iron (Fe)
    2. This refers to the chemical element iron, used in various applications, most notably in construction and manufacturing due to its strength and durability.
    Iron is used in many buildings and bridges.
    Iron is a very important metal.
  2. strong and hard (as iron)
    3. This meaning describes something characterized by strength and hardness, suggesting resilience and durability comparable to iron.
    He has a will as strong as iron.
    This product is as solid as iron.
  3. railway
    4. This meaning refers to the system of tracks on which trains run, useful in transportation and logistics.
    Iron is needed for the construction of the new railway.
    The city has many railways.
  4. railway enthusiast
    5. This describes a person who holds a keen interest or passion for railways and trains, often collecting information or memorabilia.
    He is a railway enthusiast and builds model trains every weekend.
    Railway enthusiasts are looking forward to the opening of the new line.
Generated collocations (experimental)
to use ironmass of ironrailwayrailway enthusiastmade of ironiron contentstrength of ironstrong as ironてつ鉄cast ironsteel
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