根

This kanji means root, base, origin, or perseverence.

on readings:
  • kon
kun readings:
  • ne
examples:
箱根 Hakone resort area near Mt. Fuji
羽根突き hanetsuki Japanese badminton
根源 kongen origin
根気 konki patience, perseverence

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Last ∆ on 7 January 2026 by Bradley James Wogsland.