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η
Ball, Sphere
γγΎ (tama)
JLPT N3
Interesting Fact
η is used for almost every ball sport in Japanese, including ιη (baseball), ε°η (Earth), and ηε ΄ (baseball stadium).
Memory Trick
The king (η) proudly holds a perfectly round jewel that shines like a ball. That sparkling sphere reminds you of η β a ball or sphere.
Readings
Onyomi: γγ₯γ¦ (kyuu)
Kunyomi: γγΎ (tama)
Example Words
η
γγΎ (tama)
Ball
ιη
γγγ
γ (yakyuu)
Baseball
ε°η
γ‘γγ
γ (chikyuu)
Earth
ηε ΄
γγ
γγγγ (kyuujou)
Baseball stadium
Example Sentence
εΌγ―ιηγ倧ε₯½γγ§γγ
γγ¨γγ¨ γ― γγγ γ γ γ γγγ γ§γγ
otouto wa yakyuu ga daisuki desu
My younger brother loves baseball.