Kanji

What does the kanji 木 mean?

木 means tree, wood. On'yomi ボク、モク. Kun'yomi き、こ-.

Quick facts
On'yomiボク、モク
Kun'yomiき、こ-
Strokes4
Main radical木
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N5
On'yomi ボク、モクKun'yomi き、こ-
N5 · estimated, JLPT framework4 strokes

tree, wood

Memory hook

A straight trunk with branches spreading sideways and roots below — TREE.

Main radical

木tree 4 strokes

Stroke order · 4 strokes

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Common words

More words with this kanji

  • 木綿もめんcotton (fabric)
  • 並木なみきrow of trees, tree-lined street
  • 木材もくざいwood, lumber
  • 材木ざいもくtimber, lumber
  • 植木うえきgarden plant, potted plant
  • 土木どぼくcivil engineering, public works
  • 樹木じゅもくtrees, woody plants
  • 雑木ぞうきmiscellaneous trees, mixed woodland

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Data sources and licences

English meanings, On/Kun readings, stroke counts: KANJIDIC2 — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Components: KRADFILE (EDRDG). Stroke order: KanjiVG (Ulrich Apel), licensed CC BY-SA 3.0. Mnemonics written by GoMe.

Voice: VOICEVOX Nemo.

N5–N1 levels on this page are estimates based on the JLPT framework, drawn from community benchmarks. GoMe Nihongo is not affiliated with the Japan Foundation or JEES, which administer the JLPT.