Kanji information

MeaningsRoot, Radical, Head (pimple)
On-yomiこん
Kun-yomiね, -ね
Strokes10
JLPT LevelN2
Grade3
Frequency620

How to Write 根 (Kanji) – Animated Stroke Order

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does 根 mean?

Root, Radical, Head (pimple)

How do you read 根?

On-yomi: こん / Kun-yomi: ね, -ね

How many strokes does 根 have?

10 strokes

根 appears in which JLPT level?

根 is classified as JLPT N2.

In what school grade is 根 taught in Japan?

It is introduced in Grade 3 kanji.

How common is 根 in modern Japanese?

Frequency rank: 620.

Where can I see the stroke order for 根?

You can view the animated stroke order diagram for 根 above.

What is the Unicode code-point for 根?

U+6839

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