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η¨
Degree, Extent
γ»γ© (hodo)
JLPT N3
Interesting Fact
The word η¨ is often used after numbers to mean 'about' or 'approximately,' such as δΈζιγ»γ© ('about one hour'). It's an essential everyday expression.
Memory Trick
Imagine filling a measuring cup to a certain LEVEL. That amount shows the DEGREE or EXTENT of something.
Readings
Onyomi: γγ€ (tei)
Kunyomi: γ»γ© (hodo)
Example Words
η¨εΊ¦
γ¦γγ© (teido)
Degree, Level
η¨
γ»γ© (hodo)
About, Approximately
ζ₯η¨
γ«γ£γ¦γ (nittei)
Schedule
ε·₯η¨
γγγ¦γ (koutei)
Process
Example Sentence
ι§ γΎγ§ εεγ»γ© ζ©γγΎγγ
γγγΎγ§ γγ γ£γ·γγ»γ© γγγγΎγγ
eki made juppun hodo arukimasu
It's about a ten-minute walk to the station.