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ε²
Bloom, Blossom
γ (γ)
JLPT N2
Interesting Fact
Every spring, millions of people gather for θ±θ¦ (hanami), enjoying cherry blossoms in full bloom. The verb ε²γ (saku) is used whenever flowers bloom.
Memory Trick
Imagine a cherry blossom slowly opening its petals until it fully blooms. That beautiful flower helps you remember ε² means 'to bloom.'
Readings
Onyomi:
Kunyomi: γ (γ)
Example Words
ε²γ
γγ (saku)
To bloom
θ±γε²γ
γ―γͺ γ γγ (hana ga saku)
Flowers bloom
ζΊιγ«ε²γ
γΎγγγ γ« γγ (mankai ni saku)
Bloom fully
ζ‘γε²γ
γγγ γ γγ (sakura ga saku)
Cherry blossoms bloom
Example Sentence
ζ‘ γ ηΎγγ ε²γγ¦γγΎγγ
γγγ γ γγ€γγγ γγγ¦γγΎγγ
sakura ga utsukushiku saiteimasu
The cherry blossoms are blooming beautifully.