How to Write 木 (tree, wood) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Practice writing the Japanese Kanji 木 (tree, wood) stroke-by-stroke with real-time trajectory feedback, or print an A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF practice worksheet.
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (木)
Primary Radical (部首): 木 — き (tree)
Radical Position: Left (Hen / 偏) (偏 (Hen))
Semantic Theme: Trees, plants, wooden artifacts, and forest nature
📜 Etymology & Mnemonic Insight (六書 / Rikusho)
Tree (木)
Depicts a tree with its canopy branches stretching upward and its roots anchored into the ground.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 木
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 木 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 木?
The Japanese character 木 (tree, wood) has 4 strokes (4画). In Kanji Scribe, you can practice writing all 4 strokes of 木 interactively with real-time stroke direction and order grading.
What is the Onyomi and Kunyomi of 木?
For the Kanji 木 (JLPT N5), the Onyomi (Chinese-derived reading) is ボク, モク and the Kunyomi (native Japanese reading) is き, こ-. Its primary English meaning is "tree, wood".
What is the stroke order rule for writing 木?
The Kanji 木 (tree, wood) is written with 4 strokes (JLPT N5). Follow standard Japanese stroke order principles: write from top to bottom (上から下) and from left to right (左から右). You can practice writing 木 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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