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ζ±
Dirty, Pollute
γγ (γ), γγ (γγ), γγ (γ), γγ (γγ)
JLPT N2
Interesting Fact
Japan is known for its remarkably clean streets. School children often clean their own classrooms every day, reflecting the cultural value of avoiding ζ±γ (yogore), or dirt and mess.
Memory Trick
The water radical (ζ°΅) shows something involving water. Imagine clean water becoming muddy and dirty, making it easy to remember ζ± means 'dirty' or 'to pollute.'
Readings
Onyomi: γͺ (o)
Kunyomi: γγ (γ), γγ (γγ), γγ (γ), γγ (γγ)
Example Words
ζ±γγ
γγγγ (yogoreru)
To become dirty
ζ±γ
γγγ (yogosu)
To make dirty
ζ±ζ
γγγ (osen)
Pollution
ζ±ηΉ
γγ¦γ (oten)
Stain, Blot
Example Sentence
ζ γ ζ±γγ¦ γγΎγγΎγγγ
γ΅γ γ γγγγ¦ γγΎγγΎγγγ
fuku ga yogorete shimaimashita
My clothes became dirty.