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η₯
Celebrate, Congratulate
γγ-γ (iwa-u)
JLPT N3
Interesting Fact
The kanji η₯ is commonly seen on wedding cards, birthday messages, and signs saying 'Congratulations!' In Japan, the character itself often symbolizes celebration.
Memory Trick
Imagine throwing CONFETTI while shouting 'CONGRATULATIONS!' at a friend's graduation. That's the meaning of η₯.
Readings
Onyomi: γ·γ₯γ― (shuku)
Kunyomi: γγ-γ (iwa-u)
Example Words
η₯γ
γγγ (iwau)
To celebrate
η₯ζ₯
γγ
γγγ€ (shukujitsu)
National holiday
η΅ε©η₯γ
γγ£γγγγγ (kekkon iwai)
Wedding gift
η₯η¦
γγ
γγ΅γ (shukufuku)
Blessing
Example Sentence
γΏγγͺγ§ θͺηζ₯γ η₯γγΎγγγ
γΏγγͺγ§ γγγγγγ³γ γγγγΎγγγ
minna de tanjoubi o iwaimashita
We celebrated the birthday together.