ζΌ’
Chinese, Han
JLPT N4
Interesting Fact
The word ζΌ’ε (kanji) literally means 'Chinese characters.' Japanese kanji originated from Chinese writing and were adapted over many centuries.
Memory Trick
Imagine ancient Chinese scholars writing beautiful characters with brushes. Their writing tradition helps you remember ζΌ’.
Readings
Onyomi: γ«γ³ (kan)
Kunyomi:
Example Words
ζΌ’ε
γγγ (kanji)
Kanji
ζΌ’ζ
γγγΆγ (kanbun)
Classical Chinese text
ζΌ’ζΉ
γγγ½γ (kanpou)
Traditional Chinese medicine
ζΌ’θͺ
γγγ (kango)
Chinese-derived word
Example Sentence
ζ―ζ₯ ζΌ’εγ εεΌ·γγ¦γγΎγγ
γΎγγ«γ‘ γγγγ γΉγγγγγγ¦γγΎγγ
mainichi kanji o benkyou shiteimasu
I study kanji every day.