Kanji
N2 10 strokes Grade 3 freq #620

root, radical, head (pimple)

On'yomi (音読み)

Kun'yomi (訓読み)

Radical (部首)

tree ki

Others with this radical

On'yomi compounds (音読み)

basis; grounds
root (of a plant)
roof
root; source
foundation; root
root; basis
fundamental; basic
Shimane (prefecture)
root; source
hedge; fence

Kun'yomi words (訓読み)

roots of grass; places hidden from sight
laying the groundwork; behind-the-scenes maneuvering
to come from; to have roots in
root; joint
root (of a plant)
by nature; from the very beginning

Example sentences

He chafed under the groundless criticism.

It is important to note that his assertion is groundless.

He is, at bottom, an honest man.

He is by nature a kind fellow.