What does 根 mean?
根 is a Japanese noun meaning “root” in English. It can also be translated as “one's true nature” depending on context. It is written as 根 in kanji, ね in hiragana, and ne in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N3 vocabulary.
Example sentences
この木は根が深い。
This tree has deep roots.
彼は根はいい人だ。
He's a good person at heart.