核
Kanji · N1
核 / nucleus
Kanji for nucleus, core, or kernel.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | カク | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | — | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
核 carries the meaning nucleus, core, or kernel.
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Common compounds with 核
核実験かくじっけんnuclear test
核分裂かくぶんれつnuclear fission
核兵器かくへいきnuclear weapon
核かくstone / pit / pip
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