Japanese word

付け根

Pronunciation

Romajitsukene

Meaning

  • nounroot

Example

髪の付け根が黒いです。kami no tsu ke ne ga kuro i de su

The roots of my hair are black.

Illustration for 付け根 (root)

More examples

爪の付け根が少し赤くなっています。tsume no tsu ke ne ga suko shi aka ku na tte i ma su

The base of my nail is slightly red.

Core concept

Refers to the point where one part grows from or connects to another, emphasizing its base rather than its outer end.

Common phrases

  • 爪の付け根tsume no tsu ke ne

    base of the nail

  • 髪の付け根kami no tsu ke ne

    hair roots

Similar words

根元nemoto: The base of a body part, plant, or object, viewed as the part nearest its support.
根本konpon: The beginning or base of something, often referring to where it starts or is firmly connected.

Definition in Japanese

物の一部が別の部分に接続している箇所の根元。mono no ichi bu ga betsu no bu bun ni setsu zoku shi te i ru ka sho no ne moto

Word origin

付け根 (tsukene) is a native Japanese compound of 付け (tsuke), the stem of 付ける (tsukeru, "to attach"), and 根 (ne, "root"), linking attachment with the idea of a root.

Usage tips

  • In Japanese, 付け根 (tsukene) can describe the base of a body part or object without suggesting a plant, so root is not always the most natural English choice.

Other meanings

  • jointnoun
  • crotchnoun

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