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ε¨
Around, Circumference
γΎγ (γ)
JLPT N2
Interesting Fact
The word δΈι±ι (isshΕ«kan), meaning 'one week,' literally means 'one cycle around.' The kanji ε¨ is often used to describe something that goes around or completes a full circuit.
Memory Trick
Imagine walking all the way around a park until you return to your starting point. Completing the circle helps you remember ε¨ means 'around.'
Readings
Onyomi: γ·γ₯γ¦ (shuu)
Kunyomi: γΎγ (γ)
Example Words
ε¨γ
γΎγγ (mawari)
Surroundings
δΈε¨
γγ£γγ
γ (isshuu)
One lap
ε¨ε²
γγ
γγ (shuui)
Surroundings
δΈι±ι
γγ£γγ
γγγ (isshuukan)
One week
Example Sentence
ε ¬ε γ δΈε¨ γγΎγγγ
γγγγ γ γγ£γγ γ γγΎγγγ
kouen o isshuu shimashita
I walked one lap around the park.