JLPT N5 · Japanese kanji
木 — tree
- Reading
- ボク・モク・き・こ\~
- Meaning
- tree; wood
- JLPT level
- N5
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
木 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N5 level. Its primary reading is ボク・モク・き・こ\~ and it means tree; wood. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
木 appears in everyday japanese words such as 木 (tree), 土木 (public works) and 木綿 (cotton).
Japanese words containing 木
Frequently asked questions
What does 木 mean in Japanese?
木 means tree; wood in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N5 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 木 read?
木 is read ボク・モク・き・こ\~. Reading it inside real words — 木 and 土木 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 木 — is it JLPT N5?
Yes. 木 is on the official JLPT N5 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 木 in a word?
A common word containing 木 is 木 (き) — "tree". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 木 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 木 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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