Word details

根を張る

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 根を張る.

Dictionary

Entry

根を張る根をはるねをはるExpressionGodan verbFreq #22763
1

to spread its roots (of a tree, etc.)

2

Idiomatic expression

to take root (of an ideology, etc.)

3

Idiomatic expression

to put down roots; to settle down (in a place)

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

root, radical, head (pimple)

10 strokesFrequency 620JLPT N2Grade 3

On

コン

Kun

-ね

counter for bows & stringed instruments, stretch, spread, put up (tent)

11 strokesFrequency 403JLPT N2Grade 5

On

チョウ

Kun

は.る-は.り-ば.り

Nanori

はりわり

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