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θ
Back, Height
γ (se), γγ (sei), γγ-γ (somu-ku), γγ-γγ (somu-keru)
JLPT N3
Interesting Fact
The kanji θ is commonly used in the expression θγι«γ (se ga takai), meaning 'to be tall.' It literally refers to a person's back or height rather than just stature.
Memory Trick
Imagine measuring someone's HEIGHT by placing a ruler against their BACK. Their BACK helps determine how TALL they are.
Readings
Onyomi: γγ€ (hai)
Kunyomi: γ (se), γγ (sei), γγ-γ (somu-ku), γγ-γγ (somu-keru)
Example Words
θδΈ
γγͺγ (senaka)
Back
θγι«γ
γγγγγ (se ga takai)
Tall
θηͺε·
γγ°γγγ (sebangou)
Jersey number
θζ―
γ―γγγ (haikei)
Background
Example Sentence
ε γ― θγ ι«γγ§γγ
γγ«γ― γγ γγγγ§γγ
ani wa se ga takai desu
My older brother is tall.