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ι
Close, Shut
γ-γγ (shi-meru), γ-γΎγ (shi-maru), γ¨-γγ (to-jiru), γ¨-γγ (to-zasu)
JLPT N3
Interesting Fact
The kanji ι appears in words like ιεΊ (store closing), ιδΌ (closing ceremony), and ιγγ (to close). It always involves something being shut or brought to an end.
Memory Trick
Imagine CLOSING a large wooden gate until it is completely SHUT. Nothing can pass through anymore.
Readings
Onyomi: γγ€ (hei)
Kunyomi: γ-γγ (shi-meru), γ-γΎγ (shi-maru), γ¨-γγ (to-jiru), γ¨-γγ (to-zasu)
Example Words
ιγγ
γγγ (shimeru)
To close
ιγγ
γ¨γγ (tojiru)
To close
ιεΊ
γΈγγ¦γ (heiten)
Store closing
ιδΌ
γΈγγγ (heikai)
Closing ceremony
Example Sentence
ηͺγ ιγγ¦γγ γγγ
γΎγ©γ γγγ¦γγ γγγ
mado o shimete kudasai
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