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ε·
Cold, Cool
γ€γ-γγ (tsume-tai), γ²-γγ (hi-eru), γ²-γγ (hi-yasu), γ-γγ (sa-meru), γ-γΎγ (sa-masu)
JLPT N3
Interesting Fact
The kanji ε· appears in words like ε·θ΅εΊ« (refrigerator), ε·ι (calm), and ε·γγ (cold). Besides temperature, it can also describe a calm or emotionally distant attitude.
Memory Trick
Imagine holding an ICE CUBE in your hand. Its icy touch reminds you of something COLD.
Readings
Onyomi: γ¬γ€ (rei)
Kunyomi: γ€γ-γγ (tsume-tai), γ²-γγ (hi-eru), γ²-γγ (hi-yasu), γ-γγ (sa-meru), γ-γΎγ (sa-masu)
Example Words
ε·γγ
γ€γγγ (tsumetai)
Cold
ε·θ΅εΊ«
γγγγγ (reizouko)
Refrigerator
ε·ι
γγγγ (reisei)
Calm
ε·γγ
γ²γγ (hieru)
To become cold
Example Sentence
δ»ζ₯γ― ζ°΄γ γ¨γ¦γ ε·γγγ§γγ
γγγγ― γΏγγ γ¨γ¦γ γ€γγγγ§γγ
kyou wa mizu ga totemo tsumetai desu
The water is very cold today.