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草の根
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 草の根.
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1
roots of grass; places hidden from sight
Examples
この企画にぴったりのライターを、草の根分けてでも探しだして欲しい。
I want you to search high and low for a writer who's just right for this project. Leave no stone unturned.
2
grassroots (e.g. of a political party); rank and file
Examples
堅実な草の根レベルの運動を築きあげることに集中しなければならない。
We must focus on building a solid grass-roots movement.
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