根本
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 根本
1
root; source; origin
Examples
想像力は、すべての文明の根本である。
Imagination is the root of all civilization.
2
foundation; basis; essence
Examples
挨拶は礼儀作法の根本である。
Greetings are the basis of good manners.
Kanji in this Word
根
10 strokes
Frequency: 620
JLPT N2
Grade 3
Meanings
root
radical
head (pimple)
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
コン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ね
-ね
本
5 strokes
Frequency: 10
JLPT N4
Grade 1
Meanings
book
present
main
origin
true
real
counter for long cylindrical things
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ホン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
もと
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
まと
ごう
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