1.
to be rooted in, to be based on, to originate from
To have deep roots in something, to be firmly grounded in a particular source, culture, or origin. Almost always used figuratively for ideas, customs, feelings, or problems that stem from a deep underlying source.
地域に根ざした活動をする。
To carry out activities rooted in the local community.
この問題は歴史に根ざしている。
This problem is rooted in history.
伝統に根ざした文化を大切にしながら、新しいものも取り入れていきたい。
I want to embrace new things while valuing culture rooted in tradition.
CONJUGATION:
Godan verb (五段動詞), す-row.
- Negative: 根ざさない
- Polite: 根ざします
- Te-form: 根ざして
- Past: 根ざした
PATTERN:
〜に根ざす: to be rooted in ~
The past participle form 〜に根ざした is extremely common as a modifier (e.g., 地域に根ざした — rooted in the community).
SIMILAR WORDS:
根付く (to take root) describes the process of becoming established. 根ざす describes the state of being rooted in something, emphasizing the deep origin or basis.
Related Words
Related:
根付く