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木 kanji: tree, wood

木 is a JLPT N5 kanji with 4 strokes. It is read モク, ボク, き, -き.

Meaning
tree, wood
On'yomi
モク, ボク
Kun'yomi
き, -き, こ-
Strokes
4
JLPT level
N5
School grade
Elementary school grade 1

How to write 木: stroke order

  1. 1
  2. 2
  3. 3
  4. 4

Each step adds one stroke. The newest stroke is red and numbered at its starting point.

How to remember 木

A trunk with branches above and roots below: a tree in full form.

Words that use 木

Example sentence

公園に大きな木があります。

There is a big tree in the park.

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Questions about 木

What does 木 mean?
木 means tree, wood.
How do you read 木?
木 has the on'yomi モク, ボク and the kun'yomi き, -き, こ-.
How many strokes does 木 have?
木 is written with 4 strokes. It is a JLPT N5 kanji.

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