ε―
Cold
γγ(γ) (samui)
JLPT N4
Interesting Fact
The famous Sapporo Snow Festival takes place during the coldest part of winter in Japan, when temperatures often drop far below freezing. That's true ε― weather.
Memory Trick
Imagine shivering outside in winter while wrapped in a thick coat. That freezing feeling helps you remember ε― means 'cold.'
Readings
Onyomi: γ«γ³ (kan)
Kunyomi: γγ(γ) (samui)
Example Words
ε―γ
γγγ (samui)
Cold
ε―ζ°
γγγ (samuke)
Chill
ε―倩
γγγ¦γ (kanten)
Agar jelly
ε―ε·
γγγγ (kanrei)
Cold climate
Example Sentence
δ»ζ₯γ― γ¨γ¦γ ε―γγ§γγ
γγγγ― γ¨γ¦γ γγγγ§γγ
kyou wa totemo samui desu
It is very cold today.