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JLPT N310画 · 10 strokesradical 木freq #1200

nucleus, kernel, core

On'yomi (音読み)

  • カク
  • コク

Kun'yomi (訓読み)

  • かく
  • るい

Mnemonic

The core of the tree (木) is alive (活), representing the vital nucleus from which all life grows.

About this kanji

The kanji 「核」 primarily means "nucleus" or "core" and is often used as a noun. It appears in several important compounds. For example, 核兵器 (かくへいき) means "nuclear weapon," which refers to powerful explosives. Another compound is 原子核 (げんしかく), meaning "atomic nucleus," the central part of an atom. 核家族 (かくかぞく) translates to "nuclear family," indicating a family unit consisting of parents and their children. Additionally, 核酸 (かくさん) stands for "nucleic acid," which is essential in genetics. This kanji is mainly used in scientific or formal contexts, particularly when discussing topics related to atoms or family structures.

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Example sentences

  • 彼は核に関する研究をしている。

    He is conducting research on nuclear matters.

Meanings across languages

English
nucleus, kernel, core
Tiếng Việt
hạt nhân, cốt lõi, hạt giống
日本語
核, コア, 中心
한국어
中文
id
inti
th
นิวเคลียส
es
núcleo
fr
noyau
de
Kern
pt
núcleo

Common compounds

  • 核兵器かくへいきnuclear weapon
  • 原子核げんしかくatomic nucleus
  • 核家族かくかぞくnuclear family
  • 核酸かくさんnucleic acid

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