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[こん()]
kon
noun

English Meaning(s) for 根

noun
  1. stick-to-itiveness; perseverance; persistence
  2. radical (esp. one that tends to ionize easily)
  3. root
  4. indriya (faculty of the body having a specific function, i.e. the sensory organs)

Definition and Synonyms for 根

Root a number that, when multiplied by itself some number of times, equals a given number
Synonyms: 付け根, 本源, , , 根っこ, 根元, 根本, 根本, 根源
Fiber the inherent complex of attributes that determines a persons moral and ethical actions and reactions
Synonyms: きっぷ, キャラクター, 人となり, 人品, 人柄, 人格, 品性, , , , 心柄, , , , , 性情, 性根, 性根, 性格, 性質, 本質, , , 根性, 気立て, 気質, 禀性, 素質, , , ,
Nature the complex of emotional and intellectual attributes that determine a person's characteristic actions and reactions
Synonyms: , きっぷ, ネイチャー, 人となり, 天性, 天機, 天資, 天質, , 心ばえ, 心根, , , , , 性分, 性情, 性根, 性根, 性格, 性状, 性癖, 性質, 持ち前, 本性, , , , , , 根性, 毛色, , , , 気分, 気心, 気性, 気稟, 気立て, 気象, 気質, 生来, 真性, 禀性, 稟性, 稟質, 素質, 資性, 資質, 賦性, , ,
Toughness enduring strength and energy
Synonyms: スタミナ, タフネス, , , 根気, 粘り強い, 精力
Root the part of a tooth that is embedded in the jaw and serves as support
Synonyms: 付け根, 本源, , , 根っこ, 根元, 根本, 根本, 根源, 歯根
Root the usually underground organ that lacks buds or leaves or nodes
Synonyms: , , 根っこ
Base lowest support of a structure
Synonyms: ベース, ベース, , 土台, , , 基底, 基礎, 基部, 最下部, , , 根っこ, 根元, 根本, 根本, 根源, , 礎石, 足元
Root absorbs water and mineral salts
Synonyms: , , 根っこ
Root usually it anchors the plant to the ground
Synonyms: , , 根っこ

Meanings for each kanji in 根

» root; radical; head (pimple)

Categories 根 is a member of

Support supporting structure that holds up or provides a foundation
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Trait a distinguishing feature of your personal nature
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Endurance the power to withstand hardship or stress
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Complex Body Part a particular complex anatomical part of a living thing
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Plant Organ a functional and structural unit of a plant or fungus
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Number a concept of quantity involving zero and units
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Stroke Order Diagrams for 根

Sample Sentences for 根

If you push yourself too hard, you'll make yourself ill.
My wrist and forearm hurt, I think I might be suffering from carpal tunnel syndrome.
Two is the fourth root of sixteen.
This boy is a genius at controlling RC vehicles!

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