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Component Breakdown
tree + 艮
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of tree and stopping. Where tree stops.
Symbolism
Root, basis, radish. Represents roots.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
事実無根
じじつむこん
groundless; entirely contrary to fact; groundless
六根清浄
ろっこんしょうじょう
purification of the six roots of perception; purification of the six roots of perception
盤根錯節
ばんこんさくせつ
hard-to-penetrate event; hard-to-penetrate situation; hard-to-penetrate event
草根木皮
そうこんもくひ
roots of herbs and barks of trees used in Chinese medicine; roots of herbs and barks of trees used in Chinese medicine
盗人根性
ぬすっとこんじょう
thievish nature (character); thieving heart; cunning and greedy character; thievish nature (character)
Proverbs & Idioms
根も葉もない
ねもはもない
Neither root nor leaf
Completely groundless
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 根 mean in Japanese?
根 means root, radical, head (pimple).
How do you read 根?
On'yomi: コン (KON). Kun'yomi: ね、-ね (ne, ne).
How many strokes does 根 have?
根 has 10 strokes. Its radical is 木 (tree).
Is 根 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 根 (root, radical, head (pimple)) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.