tree · wood

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 木 has 4 strokes and refers to a growing tree or wood used as material.
• Basic usage: The standalone word 木 is read き, while 木綿, cotton cloth, is read もめん.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Trees and material names
  • 大きな木 means a large tree, while in 木を削って, the word refers to wood being carved.
  • 木綿の布 means cotton fabric.