根【ね】
Frequency rank: 3,308. – 3,310. (for form ね: 30.)
- root (of a plant)
- root (of a tooth, hair, etc.); center (of a pimple, etc.)
- root (of all evil, etc.); source; origin; cause; basis
- one's true nature
- (fishing) reef
noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
Forms
- 根【ね】Frequency rank: 3,308. – 3,310.
- ねFrequency rank: 30.
Generated definitions (experimental)
- root (of a plant)
- root (of a tooth, hair, etc.); center (of a pimple, etc.)
- root (of all evil, etc.); source; origin; cause; basis
- one's true nature
- (fishing) reef
This meaning refers to the part of a plant that typically lies below the surface of the soil and anchors the plant, absorbing nutrients and water.
This meaning is used to describe the part of a structure that is embedded or anchored in another, such as teeth or hair, or the core of something like a pimple.
This meaning refers to the fundamental source or reason behind problems or issues, often used in discussions about morality or social issues.
This meaning pertains to the fundamental characteristics or essence of a person, often relating to personality or identity.
In this context, it refers to a submerged or partially submerged ridge of rock, coral, or other material, which is often a habitat for fish, making it significant for fishing.
Generated collocations (experimental)
ねをはる根を張るto take rootねがぶかい根が深いto have deep rootsこんぽんてき根本的なげんいん原因fundamental causeこんげん根源source / originね根のぶぶん部分the root partこんき根気つよい強いpersevering / patientね根をきる切るto sever the rootsねまわし根回しpreparatory work / groundworkこんじょう根性willpower / determinationくさのね草の根かつどう活動grassroots activityこんぽんてき根本的なもんだい問題fundamental issueね根きらい嫌いroot aversionねづく根付くto take root (figuratively)ね根がく楽to have a strong connection (to a place)
Example sentences
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For all his city ways, he is a country boy at heart.
No sooner is one lie out of your mouth than you're telling yet another.
To believe that an unexpected big fortune will come your way is to build a castle in Spain.
Mary looks unfriendly, but she is really very kind at heart.
Bob went about building his castle in Spain when he spoke of inheriting his father's wealth.