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根も葉もない
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 根も葉もない.
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Entry
1
groundless (rumour, accusation, etc.); unfounded; baseless; without a shred of truth
Examples
思いがけない大きな財産がころがりこんでくると信じることは、根も葉もないことだ。
To believe that an unexpected big fortune will come your way is to build a castle in Spain.
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