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

Meanings

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

Example sentences

雑草ざっそうを抜ぬくなら、根ねっこから。

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