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ε
Castle
γγ (shiro)
JLPT N2
Interesting Fact
Japan is home to many beautiful castles, including Himeji Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage Site often called the 'White Heron Castle' because of its elegant white exterior.
Memory Trick
Imagine a magnificent castle standing on a hill with high stone walls protecting it. That fortress helps you remember ε means 'castle.'
Readings
Onyomi: γΈγ§γ¦ (jou)
Kunyomi: γγ (shiro)
Example Words
ε
γγ (shiro)
Castle
εδΈηΊ
γγγγγΎγ‘ (joukamachi)
Castle town
εε£
γγγγΈγ (jouheki)
Castle wall
εε
γγγγγ (meijou)
Famous castle
Example Sentence
ι±ζ« γ« γε γ θ¦ε¦γγΎγγγ
γγ γγΎγ€ γ« γγγ γ γγγγγγΎγγγ
shuumatsu ni oshiro o kengaku shimashita
I visited a castle over the weekend.