Word details

根に持つ

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 根に持つ.

Dictionary

Entry

根に持つねにもつExpressionGodan verbFreq #15217
1

to hold a grudge; to hold something against someone

Examples
ジェーンはボブが助けてくれなかったのを根に持っている
Jane has it in for Bob because he didn't help her.

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

root, radical, head (pimple)

10 strokesFrequency 620JLPT N2Grade 3

On

コン

Kun

-ね

hold, have

9 strokesFrequency 119JLPT N3Grade 3

On

Kun

も.つ-も.ちも.てる

Nanori

もちもつ

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