JLPT N2
根

root; source

Item 281 of 481 | 10 strokes | Radical: 木 (tree), 艮 (stopping)

Readings

On'yomiコン
Kun'yomiね

Mnemonic

A tree's (木) foundation that stops (艮) it from falling — its ROOTS.

Example Words

根本 (こんぽん) fundamental
屋根 (やね) roof

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