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ć š

Root, Origin

ね (ne)

JLPT N2

Interesting Fact

One of Japan's most famous expressions is 根回し (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: コン (kon)

Kunyomi: ね (ne)

Example Words

ć š
ね (ne)
Root
根本
こんぽん (konpon)
Foundation
根気
こんき (konki)
Patience
根回し
ねまわし (nemawashi)
Building consensus

Example Sentence

木 の 根 が 深く 広がっています。

き の ね が ふかく ひろがっています。

ki no ne ga fukaku hirogatteimasu

The tree's roots spread deep underground.

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