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根を張る 【ねをはる】

  1. [exp,v5r] to spread its roots (of a tree, etc.)
  2. [exp,v5r] to take root (of an ideology, etc.)
  3. [exp,v5r] to put down roots; to settle down (in a place)
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Kanji in this word:

Kanji Meanings On Readings Kun Readings
根 Root, Radical, Head (pimple) コン ね, -ね
張 Lengthen, Counter For Bows & Stringed Instruments, Stretch, Spread, Put Up (tent) チョウ は.る, -は.り, -ば.り