kon- root words — words with the kon- root

The root kon- comes from Japanese kon, meaning root. 1 words in Dendril are built from it, including daikon. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the kon- root

Explore words with kon- — words containing the kon- root and sharing its sense of "root". Examples include daikon. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does kon- mean?

The kon- root means root, from Japanese kon. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.