JLPT N2 · Japanese kanji
根 — root
- Reading
- コン・ね・\~ね
- Meaning
- root; radical; head
- JLPT level
- N2
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
根 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N2 level. Its primary reading is コン・ね・\~ね and it means root; radical; head. 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.
根 appears in everyday japanese words such as 根 (root), 利根 (intelligence) and 根底 (root).
Japanese words containing 根
Frequently asked questions
What does 根 mean in Japanese?
根 means root; radical; head in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N2 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 根 read?
根 is read コン・ね・\~ね. Reading it inside real words — 根 and 利根 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 根 — is it JLPT N2?
Yes. 根 is on the official JLPT N2 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 根 in a word?
A common word containing 根 is 根 (ね) — "root". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 根 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 根 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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