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根本 【こんぽん】

  1. [n] root; source; origin
  2. [n] foundation; basis; essence
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Kanji in this word:

Kanji Meanings On Readings Kun Readings
根 Root, Radical, Head (pimple) コン ね, -ね
本 Book, Present, Main, Origin, True, Real, Counter For Long Cylindrical Things ホン もと

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