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根
Root, Origin
ね (ne)
JLPT N2
Interesting Fact
One of Japan's most famous expressions is 根回し (nemawashi), literally 'going around the roots.' Originally a gardening term, it now means quietly building consensus before making an important decision in business or politics.
Memory Trick
Imagine a giant tree whose strong roots spread deep underground. The hidden roots support everything above, helping you remember 根 means 'root' or 'origin.'
Readings
Onyomi: コン (kon)
Kunyomi: ね (ne)
Example Words
根
ね (ne)
Root
根本
こんぽん (konpon)
Foundation
根気
こんき (konki)
Patience
根回し
ねまわし (nemawashi)
Building consensus
Example Sentence
木 の 根 が 深く 広がっています。
き の ね が ふかく ひろがっています。
ki no ne ga fukaku hirogatteimasu
The tree's roots spread deep underground.