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根
根 (readings: こん, ね; Japanese kanji) means “root / origin”. It is a Grade 3 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 3 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 根本 (fundamental).
What does 根 mean?
| Kanji | 根 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | root / origin |
| Readings | こん, ね |
| Grade | Grade 3 (Medium) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 根
根 is read こん or ね depending on the word.
Example words with 根
| Example | 根本 (fundamental) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14