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ζ²Έ
Boil, Bubble Up
γ (γ), γ (γγ), γ (γγ)
JLPT N2
Interesting Fact
Japanese electric kettles often have a ζ²Έι¨° (boiling) indicator that lights up when the water reaches 100Β°C. This kanji frequently appears on kitchen appliances.
Memory Trick
Imagine a kettle bubbling loudly as steam rises from boiling water. Those bubbles help you remember ζ²Έ means 'to boil.'
Readings
Onyomi: γγ (futsu)
Kunyomi: γ (γ), γ (γγ), γ (γγ)
Example Words
ζ²Έγ
γγ (waku)
To boil
ζ²Έγγ
γγγ (wakasu)
To boil (something)
ζ²Έι¨°
γ΅γ£γ¨γ (futtou)
Boiling
γζΉ―γζ²Έγ
γγγγγ (oyu ga waku)
Water boils
Example Sentence
γζΉ― γ ζ²Έγγγ ζγγ¦γγ γγγ
γγ γ γγγγ γγγγ¦γγ γγγ
oyu ga waitara oshiete kudasai
Please tell me when the water boils.