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English Meaning(s) for 根

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  1. root (of a plant)
  2. root (of a tooth, hair, etc.); center (of a pimple, etc.)
  3. root (of all evil, etc.); source; origin; cause; basis
  4. one's true nature
  5. (fishing) reef

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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Sample Sentences for 根

She may speak harsh words, but deep inside she is a kind person, you know.
He is by nature a kind fellow.
He is a kind man at heart.
Bob went about building his castle in Spain when he spoke of inheriting his father's wealth.
To believe that an unexpected big fortune will come your way is to build a castle in Spain.

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