JLPT N1

stem; stalk

Item 361 of 642 | 8 strokes | Radical: 艹 (grass)

Readings

On'yomiケイ
Kun'yomiくき

Mnemonic

The straight path of GRASS growth — the STEM standing tall.

Example Words

茎 (くき) stem
花茎 (かけい) flower stalk
地下茎 (ちかけい) underground stem