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ε
Bury, Fill
γ (γγ), γ (γΎγ), γγ (γγ)
JLPT N2
Interesting Fact
Much of Tokyo Bay has been expanded using εγη«γ¦ (land reclamation), where land is created by filling in shallow coastal waters.
Memory Trick
Imagine burying a treasure chest underground until it completely disappears. Covering it with earth helps you remember ε means 'to bury.'
Readings
Onyomi: γγ€ (mai)
Kunyomi: γ (γγ), γ (γΎγ), γγ (γγ)
Example Words
εγγ
γγγ (umeru)
To fill
εγΎγ
γγΎγ (umaru)
To be filled
εθ¬
γΎγγγ (maisou)
Burial
εγη«γ¦
γγγγ¦ (umetate)
Land reclamation
Example Sentence
η©΄ γ ε γ§ εγγΎγγγ
γγͺ γ γ€γ‘ γ§ γγγΎγγγ
ana o tsuchi de umemashita
I filled the hole with soil.