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εΈ―
Belt, Carry, Zone
γ (γ³γ), γ (γ³)
JLPT N2
Interesting Fact
Traditional Japanese kimono are secured with a wide decorative belt called an εΈ― (obi). Some obi are works of art, featuring intricate silk weaving and embroidery.
Memory Trick
Imagine wrapping a beautiful obi around a colorful kimono. That belt helps you remember εΈ― means 'belt' or 'to wear around the waist.'
Readings
Onyomi: γΏγ€ (tai)
Kunyomi: γ (γ³γ), γ (γ³)
Example Words
εΈ―
γγ³ (obi)
Belt (kimono)
ζΊεΈ―ι»θ©±
γγγγγ§γγ (keitaidenwa)
Mobile phone
η±εΈ―
γγ£γγ (nettai)
Tropics
ζιεΈ―
γγγγγ (jikantai)
Time period
Example Sentence
ζΊεΈ―ι»θ©± γ εΏγγΎγγγ
γγγγγ§γγ γ γγγγΎγγγ
keitaidenwa o wasuremashita
I forgot my mobile phone.