鍵

N5

かぎ

鑰

[kagi]

Illustration for 鍵

Meanings

1.Noun

key

2.Noun

lock

3.Noun

key (to a problem, success, etc.); clue

Other Readings

「鍵」 has another reading with different meanings.

鍵（けん）
key (on a piano, organ, etc.)

Related Words

錠（じょう）see also
lock; padlock

Examples

鍵をどこに置いたか忘れた。

I forgot where I put the key.

出かけるときは必ず鍵をかけてね。

Make sure to lock the door when you go out.

スペアの鍵を作っておいたほうがいいよ。

You should have a spare key made.