日本語道場

Nihongo Dojo — N3 → N2

Kanji

N2

Meaningsroot, radical, head (pimple)
On'yomiコン
Kun'yomiね、-ね
Strokes10
Radical

Compounds

  • root (of a plant), root (of a tooth, hair, etc.), center (of a pimple, etc.), root (of all evil, etc.)

  • to come from, to have roots in

  • foundation, root, basis, core

  • basis, grounds, foundation, reason

  • root, source, origin, cause

  • willpower, guts, determination, grit

  • eradication, extermination, rooting out, stamping out

Example sentences

  • It bears fruit, but it seems it may even set root from cuttings?

  • I expect it's his lousy personality that drives off the ladies.

  • I've set the stage so now you just have to show some guts, OK?

  • Shinobu is really persistent. It seems that I am beaten.

  • Although astrology has no scientific basis, it's very popular and it seems that many people believe in it.

  • It is very important to decide what to do about the slope of the roof.

  • I feel resentment against your unwarranted criticism.

  • When a man becomes poor, the beggar in him will come out.