根
The underground part of a plant that absorbs water and nutrients. Figuratively, it refers to the origin, source, or a person's fundamental character/nature.
Exemples
3 sur 5この花の根はとても長いです。
The roots of this flower are very long.
植物は根から水と栄養を吸収します。
Plants absorb water and nutrients from their roots.
彼は根はいい人だよ。
He is a good person at heart.
Famille de mots
Astuce mémo
The kanji for 'ne' (根) has 'tree' (木) on the left. The right side shows a 'limit' (艮), suggesting the part of the tree that stays below the ground limit.
Quiz rapide
雑草は( )から抜かなければなりません。
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : 根
Exemples
この花の根はとても長いです。
everydayThe roots of this flower are very long.
植物は根から水と栄養を吸収します。
formalPlants absorb water and nutrients from their roots.
彼は根はいい人だよ。
informalHe is a good person at heart.
樹木の根の広がりは、枝の広がりに比例する。
academicThe spread of a tree's roots is proportional to the spread of its branches.
問題の根は、コミュニケーションの不足にあります。
businessThe root of the problem lies in the lack of communication.
Famille de mots
Collocations courantes
Phrases Courantes
根も葉もない
completely groundless / baseless (rumors)
根に持つ
to hold a grudge
根気
perseverance / patience
Souvent confondu avec
Pronounced the same (ne), but means 'sound' or 'tone'.
Pronounced the same (ne), but means 'price' or 'value'.
Notes d'usage
Use 'ne' when talking about physical plant roots or a person's true essence. When referring to the physical stump or a tangible root you can hold, 'nekko' is often used colloquially.
Erreurs courantes
Learners often confuse the kunyomi 'ne' with the onyomi 'kon' found in words like 'konpon' (fundamental). Be careful with the context to determine if it means a plant part or a personality trait.
Astuce mémo
The kanji for 'ne' (根) has 'tree' (木) on the left. The right side shows a 'limit' (艮), suggesting the part of the tree that stays below the ground limit.
Origine du mot
From Old Japanese 'ne', originally indicating the base or bottom part of any object, later specialized for plants.
Modèles grammaticaux
Contexte culturel
In Japan, judging someone by their 'ne' (true nature) is considered more important than judging their outward behavior or 'tatemae'.
Quiz rapide
雑草は( )から抜かなければなりません。
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : 根
Vocabulaire associé
Mots lis
unknown
A1A student attending a university or college for higher education. In Japan, it specifically refers to undergraduate students in a four-year university or a two-year junior college.
革命
A1A fundamental and sudden change in political power or social structure, often involving a shift in governance. It also refers to a major, transformative shift in technology, thought, or a specific field that completely alters how things are done.
維持
A1The act of keeping something in its current state, condition, or level over a period of time. It is commonly used to describe the maintenance of health, systems, relationships, or the status quo.
縮小
A1The act of reducing the size, scale, or scope of something. It is commonly used when talking about downsizing operations, shrinking digital images, or narrowing the range of a project.
契約
A1A legally binding agreement between two or more parties that specifies terms and conditions. It is commonly used for mobile phones, apartment rentals, and employment agreements.
取引
A1A transaction or business deal involving the exchange of money, goods, or services. It refers to the process of doing business with another party or making a trade.
借金
A1A sum of money that is borrowed from a person or an institution and is expected to be paid back. It refers to the state of owing money or the specific amount of debt accumulated.
予算
A1A budget or an estimate of the amount of money available for a specific purpose. It refers to the financial plan or limit set before spending occurs in personal, business, or government contexts.
賃金
A1Chingin refers to the money paid to a worker in exchange for labor or services, similar to wages. It is frequently used in formal, legal, and economic contexts, particularly when discussing minimum wage or labor statistics.
降格
A1A noun or verb that describes a reduction in rank, status, or position within an organization or sports league. It is most commonly used when a worker is moved to a lower job title or when a sports team is moved to a lower division due to poor performance.
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