What does 鍵 mean?
鍵 is a Japanese noun meaning “key” in English. It can also be translated as “lock” depending on context. It is written as 鍵 in kanji, かぎ in hiragana, and kagi in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N5 vocabulary.
Example sentences
鍵がありません。
My key is missing.
車の鍵はどこですか。
Where are the car keys?