θ»
Car, Vehicle
γγγΎ (kuruma)
JLPT N5
Interesting Fact
Walk through a Japanese neighborhood and you'll notice surprisingly small cars everywhere. Known as kei cars, they're specially designed to fit Japan's narrow streets and limited parking spaces. Despite their size, they became so popular that millions of Japanese families rely on them every day. In some rural areas, the little car is king.
Memory Trick
θ» character looks like a simple cart viewed from above with wheels attached.
Readings
Onyomi: γ·γ£ (sha)
Kunyomi: γγγΎ (kuruma)
Example Words
θ»
γγγΎ (kuruma)
Car
ι»θ»
γ§γγγ (densha)
Train
θͺθ»’θ»
γγ¦γγγ (jitensha)
Bicycle
ι§θ»ε ΄
γ‘γ
γγγγγγ (chuushajou)
Parking lot
Example Sentence
ηΆγ―ζ°γγθ»γθ²·γγΎγγγ
γ‘γ‘ γ― γγγγγ γγγΎ γ γγγΎγγγ
chichi wa atarashii kuruma o kaimashita
My father bought a new car.