ι
Blue
γγ (ao), γγγ (aoi)
JLPT N4
Interesting Fact
Traditionally, Japanese used ι to describe both blue and green. Even today, green traffic lights are commonly referred to as 'blue lights' (ιδΏ‘ε·).
Memory Trick
Imagine looking up at a clear blue sky stretching endlessly above you. The vast blue color helps you remember ι means 'blue.'
Readings
Onyomi: γ»γ€ (sei), γ·γ§γ¦ (shou)
Kunyomi: γγ (ao), γγγ (aoi)
Example Words
ι
γγ (ao)
Blue
ιγ
γγγ (aoi)
Blue (adjective)
ιη©Ί
γγγγ (aozora)
Blue sky
ιζ₯
γγγγ
γ (seishun)
Youth
Example Sentence
δ»ζ₯γ― ιη©Ίγ§γγ
γγγγ― γγγγγ§γγ
kyou wa aozora desu
The sky is blue today.