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根
Read as 'ne', it refers to the biological root of a plant. It is often used in the phrase 'ne ga fukai' (deep-rooted) for both plants and social issues.
Examples in context
この植物は根がとても長いです
This plant has very long roots.
雑草を根から引き抜きます
I will pull out the weeds by the roots.
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