Japanese Word · Intermediate
根も葉もない
baseless, unsubstantiated, having no evidence
Pronunciation: [ne̞mo̞ha̠mo̞na̠i]
Meaning
baseless, unsubstantiated, having no evidence
Example
根も葉もない噂を流す
spreading baseless rumors
Practice tips
- Practice 根も葉もない out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Japanese word is for intermediate-level learners.