根

根 — root, radical, head (pimple)

Learn the correct stroke order for 根 (root), a 10-stroke kanji.

JLPT N2Grade 310 strokes

Stroke Order

Stroke 0 / 10

On'yomi (音読み)コンkon

Kun'yomi (訓読み)ねne、-ねne

Strokes10

Radical木

Frequency#620

Meaningsroot, radical, head (pimple)

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Common Words

屋根やねroofnoun

禍根かこんroot of an evil; source of a problem; source of troublenoun

垣根かきねhedge; fencenoun

根幹こんかんfoundation; root; basisnoun

根気こんきpatience; perseverance; persistencenoun

根拠こんきょbasis; grounds; foundationnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 根 (root) is taught in grade 3 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N2 level. It has 10 strokes with radical 木.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 根 is #620, making it a frequently used kanji.

Example Words in Context

屋根やね — roof

禍根かこん — root of an evil; source of a problem; source of trouble

垣根かきね — hedge; fence

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

Same radical (木)

木tree 本book 末end 未un-札tag 朴crude 机desk 朱vermilion

Same reading

混mix

Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 根 have?

The kanji 根 (root) has 10 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 根?

根 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 根 mean?

根 means: root, radical, head (pimple). On'yomi readings: コン. Kun'yomi readings: ね, -ね.

What JLPT level is 根?

根 is a JLPT N2 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.