木
KanjiJLPT N5
Tree
tree, wood
Mnemonic
A vertical trunk with two branches — a tree.
Details
The keyword for 木 is tree. This kanji is a pictograph that visually represents a tree, with the vertical stroke depicting the trunk and the other strokes suggesting branches extending upward and roots spreading below. It refers to trees in general, as well as wood or timber as a material. It is one of the most fundamental and commonly used kanji in Japanese.
- On'yomi
- ぼく、もく
- Kun'yomi
- き、こ-