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根に持つ

ねにもつ

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ねにもつ

Meanings

  1. 1.
    exp, v5tto hold a grudge; to hold something against someone

Kanji breakdown

N410 strokesGrade 3
N39 strokesGrade 3

Example sentences

ジェーンはボブが助けてくれなかったのを根に持っている。

Jane has it in for Bob because he didn't help her.

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根に持つねにもつ

to hold a grudge; to hold something against somebody

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