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ć š
Root, Origin
ă (ne)
JLPT N2
Interesting Fact
One of Japan's most famous expressions is ć šĺă (nemawashi), literally 'going around the roots.' Originally a gardening term, it now means quietly building consensus before making an important decision in business or politics.
Memory Trick
Imagine a giant tree whose strong roots spread deep underground. The hidden roots support everything above, helping you remember ć š means 'root' or 'origin.'
Readings
Onyomi: ăłăł (kon)
Kunyomi: ă (ne)
Example Words
ć š
ă (ne)
Root
ć šćŹ
ăăă˝ă (konpon)
Foundation
ć šć°
ăăă (konki)
Patience
ć šĺă
ăăžăă (nemawashi)
Building consensus
Example Sentence
ć¨ ăŽ ć š ă 桹ă ĺşăăŁăŚăăžăă
ă ㎠ă ă ăľăă ă˛ăăăŁăŚăăžăă
ki no ne ga fukaku hirogatteimasu
The tree's roots spread deep underground.