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根 (ne) — Meaning, Stroke Order & Examples

根

root

JLPT 110 strokesRadical: 木 (tree)

Character Breakdown

Components: 木 + 艮

The stubborn part of a tree — root

Details

Romaji	ne
Meanings	root
Stroke Count	10
Radical	木 (#75 — tree)
JLPT Levels	JLPT 1, JLPT 2, JLPT 3, JLPT 4, JLPT 5
Frequency	#321 most common

Words Containing 根

Word	Romaji	Meaning	JLPT
根差す	nezasu	to be rooted in; to originate from	JLPT 1
根深い	nebukai	deep-rooted; deep-seated	JLPT 1
根本的	konponteki	fundamental, basic	JLPT 1
根強い	nezuyoi	deep-rooted, persistent	JLPT 1
球根	kyuukon	bulb (plant)	JLPT 1
根茎	konkei	rhizome	JLPT 1
根拠	konkyo	basis, grounds	JLPT 2
根源	kongen	root, origin	JLPT 2
根性	konjou	guts; willpower	JLPT 2
屋根	yane	roof	JLPT 2
垣根	kakine	hedge, fence	JLPT 2
根	ne	root	JLPT 4

Similar Characters (Don't Confuse!)

很

根 (ne) ≠ 很

跟

根 (ne) ≠ 跟

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does 根 mean in Japanese?

根 (ne) means "root" in Japanese. It appears in JLPT level 1, 2, 3, 4, 5.

How many strokes does 根 have?

The Japanese character 根 has 10 strokes. Its radical is 木 (tree).

What is the radical of 根?

The radical of 根 is 木 (tree, Kangxi radical #75).

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