Word details
禍根を残す
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 禍根を残す
Dictionary
Entry
1
to create a breeding ground for future problems; to turn a blind eye to future trouble; to allow for something to come back and bite one in the ass (in the future)
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
禍
13 strokes
Frequency: 2010
JLPT N1
Grade 8
Meanings
calamity
misfortune
evil
curse
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
カ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
わざわい
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
残
10 strokes
Frequency: 380
JLPT N2
Grade 4
Meanings
remainder
leftover
balance
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ザン
サン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
のこ.る
のこ.す
そこな.う
のこ.り
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