What does 草の根 mean?
草の根 is a Japanese expression meaning “roots of grass; places hidden from sight” in English. It can also be translated as “grassroots (e.g. of a political party)” depending on context. It is written as 草の根 in kanji, くさのね in hiragana, and kusanone in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N1 vocabulary.
Example sentences
この企画にぴったりのライターを、草の根分けてでも探しだして欲しい。
I want you to search high and low for a writer who's just right for this project. Leave no stone unturned.
堅実な草の根レベルの運動を築きあげることに集中しなければならない。
We must focus on building a solid grass-roots movement.