Vocabulary

What does 根本 (こんぽん, konpon) mean?

根本 (こんぽん, konpon) means root, fundamental basis.

Quick facts
Readingこんぽん
Romajikonpon
Part of speechnoun
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N1
こんぽん
N1 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonkonpon

root, fundamental basis

  1. 1noun root; source; origin
  2. 2noun foundation; basis; essence

Example sentences

  • The two people's opinions are fundamentally different.

  • It is necessary to solve the problem at its root.

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Voice: VOICEVOX Nemo.

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