Kanji · N5 · 4 strokes

/ tree

Kanji for tree or wood.

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Readings

TypeReadingNotes
On (音)モク、ボクSino-Japanese readings — common in compounds.
Kun (訓)Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana.
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Meaning

木 carries the meaning tree or wood.

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How to write 木

Trace 木 on the canvas at the top of the page. The animation below plays the stroke order — watch how each numbered stroke is drawn, then trace along yourself.

How to write 木
Animated stroke order — 4 strokes
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Common compounds with 木

もくようびThursday
tree
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木 in context

くがつようかはもくようびです

September 8th is Thursday.

にわにきがあります

There is a tree in the garden.

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Printable practice sheet

Print this worksheet to practice writing 木 by hand — the top row shows the stroke order to trace, then fill the blank squares.

Printable kanji practice sheet for 木 (tree) — trace the stroke order, then fill the grid
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