核 kanji: meaning “nucleus”, readings and mnemonic
JLPT N110 strokes
Meaning and readings
- Meaning
- nucleus
- On'yomi
- カク
- Kun'yomi
- none
Picture story to remember 核
Lift the acorn's hat (亠) and the nucleus inside holds a future tree (木).
Parts in this story:木
How to write 核: stroke order
核 is written with 10 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.
Words that use 核
- 核心かくしんcore
- 核兵器かくへいきnuclear weapon
Practice this kanji in the app
Review 核 with the picture story and come back to it as you forget.
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