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根っ子 【ねっこ】

  1. [n] root (of a plant)
  2. [n] stump (of a tree)
  3. [n] root (of a problem, etc.); base; foundation; origin; source
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Kanji in this word:

Kanji Meanings On Readings Kun Readings Grade
Root, Radical, Head (pimple) コン ね, -ね 3
Child, Sign Of The Rat, 11pm-1am, First Sign Of Chinese Zodiac シ, ス, ツ こ, -こ, ね 1

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こと (18), 部分 (15), この (11)