根っこ

ねっこ

root (of a plant); stump (of a tree); root (of a problem, etc.); base

common word Also written 根っ子

Meaning

n
root (of a plant)
n
stump (of a tree)
n
root (of a problem, etc.); base; foundation; origin; source

Example sentences

雑草を抜くなら、根っこから。

If you're going to pull weeds, pull them out by the roots.