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根
JLPT N2 Kanji

根 — root, radical, head (pimple)

  • JLPT N2
  • 10 strokes
  • Grade 3
  • Radical 木
  • #620 most frequent

Nature · Plant Tree

Readings

On'yomi
コン
Kun'yomi
ね-ね

Example words

  • 根元ねもとroot; source; origin; foundation; base; principle
  • 根拠こんきょbasis; foundation
  • 根ね(1) root (of a plant) (2) root (of a tooth, hair, etc.); center (of a pimple, etc.) (3) root root (of all evil, etc.); source; origin; cause; basis (4) one's true nature (5) (fishing) reef
  • 屋根やねroof
  • 根回しねまわしmaking necessary arrangements; laying the groundwork
  • 垣根かきねhedge; fence
  • 根気こんきpatience; perseverance; persistence; tenacity; energy
  • 根底こんていroot; basis; foundation