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木
木 (readings: ぼく, もく, き, こ; Japanese kanji) means “tree / wood”. It is a Grade 1 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 1 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 木曜日 (Thursday).
What does 木 mean?
| Kanji | 木 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | tree / wood |
| Readings | ぼく, もく, き, こ |
| Grade | Grade 1 (Easiest) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 木
木 is read ぼく or もく or き or こ depending on the word.
Example words with 木
| Example | 木曜日 (Thursday) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14