Kanji 根: root, radical, head (pimple)
Kanji 根: root, radical, head (pimple). Readings and core meaning.
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Kanji at a glance
Core meaning / core image
root, radical, head (pimple)
Kanji structure breakdown
Mnemonic story
The part of a tree (木) that stops (艮) and stays firmly fixed deep in the ground is its root. This also symbolizes the foundation or basis of something.