Kanji
What does the kanji 根 mean?
根 means root; origin. On'yomi コン. Kun'yomi ね、-ね.
Quick facts| On'yomi | コン |
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| Kun'yomi | ね、-ね |
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| Strokes | 10 |
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| Main radical | 木 |
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| Level (estimated, JLPT framework) | N2 |
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根On'yomi コンKun'yomi ね、-ね
N2 · estimated, JLPT framework10 strokes
root; origin
Memory hook
The hook (艮) gripping deep under the tree (木) — ROOT, ORIGIN.
Stroke order · 10 strokes
Common words
- 根ねroot; origin, source
- 垣根かきねfence, hedge; barrier
- 屋根やねroof
- 根気こんきpatience, perseverance
More words with this kanji
- 羽根はねfeather; blade (of a fan or propeller)
- 根底こんていroot, foundation, basis
- 根拠こんきょgrounds, basis, evidence
- 根本こんぽんroot, fundamental basis
- 根回しねまわしbehind-the-scenes negotiation, laying the groundwork for consensus
- 球根きゅうこんbulb (plant)
- 根本原因を特定するこんぽんげんいんをとくていするto identify the root cause
