木 — tree; wood
木 means “tree; wood”. It is a JLPT N5 kanji written with 4 strokes. On'yomi: モク (moku), ボク (boku). Kun'yomi: き (ki). You'll see it in words such as 木 (ki, “tree”).
木
- Meaning
- tree; wood
- On'yomi
- モク (moku), ボク (boku)
- Kun'yomi
- き (ki)
- Strokes
- 4
- Level
- JLPT N5 · set Days & elements
How to remember 木
A trunk crossed by a branch (十), with roots spreading below (八): a tree.
Parts: 十 ten; cross · 八 eight; spreading legs
Words with 木
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 木 | き ki kun | tree |
| 木々 | きぎ kigi kun | trees; every tree |
Example sentences
- リンゴは木になる。
Apples grow on trees.