ne
JLPT N210 strokesKanjiLevel 72 - JLPT N2

Quick answer

根 is the kanji for "Root". A common reading is ね (ne). You can practice writing it on this page.

Meaning

Root

Also : Radical · Head (pimple)

Readings

kun/ neonこん/ kon

kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading

Practice writing

Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.

Memory Aid

Meaning ·

The kanji 根 represents 'ROOT'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of root.

Reading ·

On-reading: こん — remember this sound by associating it with root. Kun-reading: ね.

Example Sentences

この木の根は地面の奥深くまで伸びています。

このきのねはじめんのおくふかくまでのびています。

The roots of this tree extend deep into the ground.

根拠のない噂を信じてはいけません。

こんきょのないうわさをしんじてはいけません。

You must not believe rumors without basis.

Vocabulary using 根

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