木 Tree

Meaning

Primary

Tree

Alternative

Wood

Word Type

noun

Explanation

The kanji and the word are exactly the same. That means they share meanings as well.

Reading

き

Explanation

Since this word is made up of a single kanji, it should use the kun'yomi reading. When learning the kanji, you didn't learn that reading, so here's a mnemonic to help you with this word:

You walk up to the tree. You have to get inside, because it takes you someplace secret. So, you take out your key (き) and put it in the slot, opening the door in the tree so you can slip inside.

Context

Common Word Combinations

• 木を〜

  木をきる

  to cut wood

  木をうえる

  to plant a tree

  木をつかう

  to use wood

• 〜の木

  りんごの木

  apple tree

  サクラの木

  cherry tree

  ヤシの木

  palm tree

• 木の〜

  木のかおり

  the smell of wood

  木のぬくもり

  the warmth of wood

  木のえだ

  tree branches

Context Sentences

これはサクラの木ですか？

Is this a cherry tree?

このテーブルは木で、できてます。

This table is made of wood.

あの木の上にツリーハウスをつくりたい。

I want to build a tree house on that tree over there.

Kanji Composition

1. 木

   もく Tree