1.
hair root; root of a hair
the part of a hair that is embedded in the skin, anchored within the hair follicle
毛根がしっかりしていれば髪は抜けにくい。
If the hair roots are strong, hair is less likely to fall out.
このシャンプーは毛根に栄養を与える。
This shampoo nourishes the hair roots.
毛根が死んでしまうと、そこからは二度と髪が生えてこないと言われている。
It is said that once the hair roots die, hair will never grow back from that spot.
Composed of 毛 (hair; fur) + 根 (root). Commonly discussed in the context of hair care, hair loss prevention, and dermatology. Hair care advertisements in Japan frequently reference 毛根 health.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 毛根を鍛える: to strengthen hair roots
- 毛根に栄養を与える: to nourish the hair roots
- 毛根が弱る: hair roots weaken
- 毛根が死ぬ: hair roots die
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 毛穴: pore — the opening in the skin from which hair grows
- 毛髪: hair (formal/medical) — the hair itself rather than its root
- 頭皮: scalp — the skin on the head where hair roots are embedded