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εΌ
Call, Breathe
γγΆ (yobu)
JLPT N3
Interesting Fact
εΌ appears in many everyday words such as εΌγΆ (to call), εΌεΈ (breathing), and εΌγ³εΊγ (to call someone out). The original idea is using your mouth to call or breathe.
Memory Trick
Imagine cupping your hands around your mouth and calling your friend's name across a field. Using your mouth to call someone helps you remember εΌ.
Readings
Onyomi: γ³ (ko)
Kunyomi: γγΆ (yobu)
Example Words
εΌγΆ
γγΆ (yobu)
To call
εΌεΈ
γγγ
γ (kokyuu)
Breathing
εΌγ³εΊγ
γγ³γ γ (yobidasu)
To call out
εΌγ³ε
γγ³γͺ (yobina)
Name, way of calling
Example Sentence
ε ηγη§γεΌγ³γΎγγγ
γγγγ γ γγγ γ γγ³γΎγγγ
sensei ga watashi o yobimashita
The teacher called me.