Meaning

Primary

Root

Word Type

noun

Explanation

The kanji and the word are exactly the same. That means they share meanings as well.

Reading

  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

Since this word is made up of a single kanji, it should use the kun'yomi reading. When learning the kanji, you didn't learn that reading, so here's a mnemonic to help you with this word:

This is a magic root that turns you into a horse. You take a bite and let out a loud neigh ()!

Context

Patterns of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 根がある

    there are roots

    根が出る

    to take root

    根が生える

    roots grow

Context Sentences

この花の根は食べられますよ。

You can eat the roots of this flower.

木の根が地下に入ってきてしまった。

The roots of the tree are coming through the basement.

彼は素敵な人だと思うかもしれないが、根がひどい男なのだ。

You might think he’s a great person but he’s really a horrible man at heart.

Kanji Composition