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δΎ
Depend, Rely
γ (ru)
JLPT N2
Interesting Fact
Japanese workplaces often emphasize teamwork. The verb δΎι Όγγ (irai suru), meaning 'to request,' comes from this kanji because making a request means relying on someone else.
Memory Trick
A person (δΊ») leans against their clothes (θ‘£) for comfort. They are relying on support, helping you remember δΎ means 'depend' or 'rely.'
Readings
Onyomi: γ€ (i)
Kunyomi: γ (ru)
Example Words
δΎι Ό
γγγ (irai)
Request
δΎε
γγγ (izon)
Dependence
δΎηΆ
γγγ (izen)
Still; As before
δΏ‘ι Ό
γγγγ (shinrai)
Trust
Example Sentence
ει γ« δΎι ΌγγΎγγγ
γ¨γγ γ‘ γ« γγγγγΎγγγ
tomodachi ni irai shimashita
I made a request to my friend.