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η
Charcoal, Coal
γγΏ (sumi)
JLPT N3
Interesting Fact
Traditional Japanese binchΕtan charcoal is famous for burning with very little smoke and intense heat. It has been used for centuries in grilling, tea ceremonies, and even water purification.
Memory Trick
Imagine BLACK CHARCOAL glowing bright red in a barbecue grill. The burning COAL reminds you of η.
Readings
Onyomi: γΏγ³ (tan)
Kunyomi: γγΏ (sumi)
Example Words
η
γγΏ (sumi)
Charcoal
η³η
γγγγ (sekitan)
Coal
ζ¨η
γγγγ (mokutan)
Charcoal
ηη«
γγΏγ³ (sumibi)
Charcoal fire
Example Sentence
ηη«γ§ ιγ ηΌγγΎγγγ
γγΏγ³γ§ γγγͺγ γγγΎγγγ
sumibi de sakana o yakimashita
We grilled fish over charcoal.