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JLPT N2 Upper Intermediate

根本

The root cause, foundation, or essential core.

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根本的に adverb
根本的 na-adjective
Noun

The Root Cause / The Foundation

Identifies the absolute basis, origin, or deep-seated core of a matter or system.

Example

問題 の 根本 は コミュニケーション 不足 です 。

The root of the problem is a lack of communication.

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The root cause, foundation, or essential core.
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