根: the kanji for root
根 is a JLPT N2 kanji that means root. Below are its readings, 7 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
根 is written in 10 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
根 has 2 readings in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 7 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
コン (kon)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 根本こんぽん · konpon | root; foundation |
| 根拠こんきょ · konkyo | basis; grounds |
| 大根だいこん · daikon | daikon radish |
| 根気こんき · konki | patience; perseverance |
ね (ne)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 根ね · ne | root |
| 屋根やね · yane | roof |
| 根元ねもと · nemoto | root; base |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- その意見の根拠は何ですか。Sono iken no konkyo wa nan desu ka.What is the basis for that opinion?
- 問題を根本から解決しよう。Mondai o konpon kara kaiketsu shiyō.Let us solve the problem at its root.
- 大根を煮物に使った。Daikon o nimono ni tsukatta.I used daikon in a simmered dish.
- 屋根に雪が積もっている。Yane ni yuki ga tsumotte iru.Snow has piled up on the roof.
- この木は深く根を張っている。Kono ki wa fukaku ne o hatte iru.This tree has deep roots.
Questions about 根
How many strokes does 根 have?
根 is written in 10 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 根?
The on readings are kon (コン). The kun readings are ne (ね).
What JLPT level is 根?
N2. The JLPT does not publish official kanji lists, so this level is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used through 2009.
About the JLPT level
The JLPT does not publish official lists of kanji for each level. The level on this page is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used for the test through 2009. The JLPT states that the current N2 is designed to match the former Level 2.
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Sources
- Jōyō Kanji Table (常用漢字表), Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan, 2010: readings and special readings of 根
- JLPT Frequently Asked Questions, The Japan Foundation and Japan Educational Exchanges and Services: how current levels match the former levels
- Stroke order diagrams are based on KanjiVG by Ulrich Apel, used under CC BY-SA 3.0. The diagrams on this page are shared under the same license.