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木

木 — tree, wood

Learn the correct stroke order for 木 (tree), a 4-stroke kanji.

JLPT N5Grade 14 strokes

Stroke Order

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Stroke 0 / 4
On'yomi (音読み)ボクboku、モクmoku
Kun'yomi (訓読み)きki、こ-ko
Strokes4
Radical木
Frequency#317
Meaningstree, wood

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

荒木あらきlogs in bark; rough wood; unseasoned timbernoun
黒木くろきunbarked lumbernoun
材木ざいもくwood (for building); lumber; timbernoun
樹木じゅもくtree; trees and shrubsnoun
大木たいぼくlarge treenoun
庭木にわきgarden treenoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 木 (tree) is taught in grade 1 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N5 level. It has 4 strokes with radical 木.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 木 is #317, making it one of the most commonly used kanji.

Example Words in Context

荒木あらき — logs in bark; rough wood; unseasoned timber
黒木くろき — unbarked lumber
材木ざいもく — wood (for building); lumber; timber

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 木 have?

The kanji 木 (tree) has 4 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 木?

木 follows the standard Japanese stroke order as taught in schools. Use the step-by-step diagram or the "Try Writing" tool above to practice each stroke in sequence.

What does 木 mean?

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

What JLPT level is 木?

木 is a JLPT N5 kanji. This is a beginner-level kanji.