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root Meaning in Japanese (root 英語 意味)

noun根, 根源
verb根付く
根 in English:root
IPA:ne̞
Phonetic:ね
Quick Answer • 要約

root の日本語の意味は「根, 根源, 根付く」です。 (植物が地面や支えに付着し、通常は地下にあって、植物の他の部分に水や栄養を運ぶ部分。)

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Root visual illustration - Meaning in Japanese (根)
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Definitions of Root

  1. 1
    noun
    根

    The part of a plant that attaches it to the ground or to a support, typically underground, conveying water and nourishment to the rest of the plant.

    植物が地面や支えに付着し、通常は地下にあって、植物の他の部分に水や栄養を運ぶ部分。

  2. 2
    noun
    根源

    The origin or main cause of something, especially a problem or an idea.

    物事、特に問題や考えの起源または主な原因。

  3. 3
    verb
    根付く

    To establish deeply and firmly, or to cause to take root.

    深くしっかりと確立すること、または根付かせること。

Example Sentences

“The tree has very deep roots.”

その木は非常に深い根を持っている。

“We need to get to the root of the problem.”

私たちは問題の根源を突き止める必要がある。

“The tradition is rooted in ancient customs.”

その伝統は古代の習慣に根付いている。

Synonyms (類語)

Antonyms (対義語)

Inflected Word Forms

past participlerooted
present participlerooting
nounrootstock
pluralroots
adjectiverootless

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

root outphrasal_verb

To find and remove something completely.

take rootidiom

To become established and start to grow or develop.

the root of the problemcollocation

The basic or fundamental cause of a problem.