Memory phrase for the Kanji: 根


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Meaning

root, origin, radical

Pronunciation

KON
ne

Explanation

Left: tree , right: 'not good' ('good' would be , but here the accent is missing, thus 'not good')

Mnemonic

(Not suitable as construction timber) The tree is not good at the roots.

Radicals

tree
not goodIt is similar to good: , but one stroke is missing. Therefore: not good
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Vocabulary

 根  ね  root
 根拠  こんきょ  basis, foundation
 屋根  やね  roof
 垣根  かきね  hedge
 根回し  ねまわし  making necessary arrangements
 根底  こんてい  root, basis, foundation
 根本  こんぽん  origin, source, foundation, root, base, principle
 根気  こんき  patience, perseverance, energy
 球根  きゅうこん  (plant) bulb

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