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θ±
Bean
γΎγ (mame)
JLPT N3
Interesting Fact
Beans play an important role in Japanese culture. During the Setsubun festival, people throw roasted soybeans while shouting 'ι¬Όγ―ε€! η¦γ―ε !' ('Demons out! Good fortune in!') to bring good luck.
Memory Trick
Imagine a SMALL BEAN bouncing across the floor during a Japanese festival. That tiny bean reminds you of θ±.
Readings
Onyomi: γγ¦ (tou), γΊ (zu)
Kunyomi: γΎγ (mame)
Example Words
θ±
γΎγ (mame)
Bean
倧θ±
γ γγ (daizu)
Soybean
η΄θ±
γͺγ£γ¨γ (nattou)
Fermented soybeans
θ±θ
γ¨γγ΅ (toufu)
Tofu
Example Sentence
η§γ― η΄θ±γ ε₯½γγ§γγ
γγγγ― γͺγ£γ¨γγ γγγ§γγ
watashi wa nattou ga suki desu
I like natto.