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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

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Kanji that share parts with 根.