noun

  1. root (of a plant).
  2. root (of a tooth, hair, etc.), center (of a pimple, etc.).
  3. root (of all evil, etc.), source, origin, cause, basis.
  4. one's true nature.
  5. (fishing) reef.

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common

Contained Kanji Breakdown

root, radical, head (pimple)
ね コン (3rd, N2)
tree, wood
き モク こ- (1st, N5)
northeast (Oriental zodiac), stopping, good radical (no. 138)
うしとら コン (Kentei Pre-1)
day, sun, Japan
ひ にっ ニチ (1st, N5)
garment, clothes, dressing
イ ころも きぬ (4th, N2)
kettle lid radical (no. 8)
トウ (Kentei 1)
garment(衣) variant