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ζ
Dig, Excavate
γ» (γ)
JLPT N2
Interesting Fact
Japan has discovered many ancient kofun burial mounds through archaeological excavations. Archaeologists use ζγ (horu), meaning 'to dig,' to uncover these historical treasures.
Memory Trick
Imagine using a shovel with your hand (ζ) to dig deep into the ground until you discover hidden treasure. That action helps you remember ζ means 'to dig.'
Readings
Onyomi: γ―γ (kutsu)
Kunyomi: γ» (γ)
Example Words
ζγ
γ»γ (horu)
To dig
ηΊζ
γ―γ£γγ€ (hakkutsu)
Excavation
ζ‘ζ
γγγγ€ (saikutsu)
Mining
δΊζΈγζγ
γγ© γ γ»γ (ido o horu)
To dig a well
Example Sentence
εΊ γ« η©΄ γ ζγγΎγγγ
γ«γ γ« γγͺ γ γ»γγΎγγγ
niwa ni ana o horimashita
I dug a hole in the garden.