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VocabJLPT N3

root (of a plant)

NounPlace

Definitions

1. root (of a plant)
2. root (of a tooth, hair, etc.)
3. root (of all evil, etc.)

This noun refers to the root of a plant that grows underground and absorbs water and nutrients. It can also be used figuratively to describe the root or origin of a problem, habit, or belief.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Finally, gently mound the soil around the roots.

Sentence 2

Hm, the tips of the roots are brown — think it's okay?

Sentence 3

Wait, it bloomed even with such short roots?

Sentence 4

Don't tell me you cut all the way through the roots?

Sentence 5

See, the roots are still white — it's alive!