根本に戻る

konpon ni modoru

「根本に戻る」是什麼意思?

go back to basics

この問題は根本に戻って考え直す必要がある。

We need to go back to basics and rethink this problem.


如何正确使用「根本に戻る」?

formal

To return to the fundamental principles or origin of something, especially after overcomplicating it.

失敗の原因を根本に戻って分析しよう。

Let's analyze the cause of the failure by going back to the root.

議論が本質からずれていたので、根本に戻って話し合いましょう。

The discussion strayed from the essence, so let's return to the fundamentals.

Often used in problem-solving, decision-making, or process improvement contexts.

Related Phrases

原点回帰phrase
return to origins
土台作りphrase
foundation building

Pro Tip

When to use this phrase

Use when suggesting a return to fundamental principles after overcomplication or when correcting a deviation from core values. More formal than casual speech.

Gold Rule

Avoid literal translation

Don't translate word-for-word ('return to the root'). Instead, convey the idiomatic meaning of returning to fundamentals.

Word Origin

Composed of 根本 (konpon, 'root/foundation') and 戻る (modoru, 'to return'). The phrase emerged in modern Japanese as a metaphor for returning to fundamental principles in problem-solving.

Usage Notes

Common in business, engineering, and personal development contexts. Often used when a process or idea has become overly complex or deviated from its original purpose.

Word Breakdown

根本
root/foundation/basic principle
noun
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に
to (directional particle)
particle
+
戻る
to return
verb
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