根 kanji: meaning “root”, readings and mnemonic
JLPT N210 strokes
Meaning and readings
- Meaning
- root
- On'yomi
- コン
- Kun'yomi
- ね
Picture story to remember 根
The silver tree (木) sinks each root deep into the ground to drink.
Parts in this story:木
How to write 根: stroke order
根 is written with 10 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.
Words that use 根
- 根本こんぽんroot
- 屋根やねroof
Practice this kanji in the app
Review 根 with the picture story and come back to it as you forget.
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