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η
Cylinder, Tube
γ€γ€ (tsutsu)
JLPT N2
Interesting Fact
Bamboo tubes have been used in Japan for centuries to carry water, store tea, and even make musical instruments. The kanji η often refers to tube-shaped objects.
Memory Trick
Imagine holding a hollow bamboo tube that you can look through like a telescope. That cylindrical shape helps you remember η means 'tube.'
Readings
Onyomi: γγ¦ (tou)
Kunyomi: γ€γ€ (tsutsu)
Example Words
ε°η
γ΅γγ¨γ (fuutou)
Envelope
η
γ€γ€ (tsutsu)
Tube
η
ηͺ
γγγ¨γ€ (entotsu)
Chimney
εη
γγγ¨γ (entou)
Cylinder
Example Sentence
ζη΄ γ ε°η γ« ε ₯γγΎγγγ
γ¦γγΏ γ γ΅γγ¨γ γ« γγγΎγγγ
tegami o fuutou ni iremashita
I put the letter into an envelope.