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θΏ½
Chase, Follow
γ-γ (o-u)
JLPT N3
Interesting Fact
The kanji θΏ½ is found in words like θΏ½θ·‘ (pursuit), θΏ½ε (addition), and θΏ½ζΎ (banishment). It always carries the idea of following after something.
Memory Trick
Imagine running AFTER someone who dropped their wallet. You CHASE them to return it.
Readings
Onyomi: γγ€ (tsui)
Kunyomi: γ-γ (o-u)
Example Words
θΏ½γ
γγ (ou)
To chase
θΏ½ε
γ€γγ (tsuika)
Addition
θΏ½θ·‘
γ€γγγ (tsuiseki)
Pursuit
θΏ½ζΎ
γ€γγ»γ (tsuihou)
Expulsion
Example Sentence
η¬γ γγΌγ«γ θΏ½γ£γ¦γγΎγγ
γγ¬γ γγΌγ«γ γγ£γ¦γγΎγγ
inu ga booru o otteimasu
The dog is chasing the ball.