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VocabJLPT N1

roots

Noun

Definitions

1. roots
2. origin

This katakana noun, borrowed from English, means "roots" in the sense of one's origin, heritage, or cultural background. It is used when talking about where a person or thing originally comes from.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

If a company forgets its roots, what does it have left?

Sentence 2

The roots of this fear lie in our imagination of the unknown.

Sentence 3

For some reason, I felt like I could suddenly see the roots of my loneliness!

Sentence 4

Over lunch, my coworker started talking about the company's roots.

Sentence 5

Please include the roots of the service in the proposal as well.