η¬
Dog
γγ¬ (inu)
JLPT N4
Interesting Fact
One of Japan's most famous dogs was HachikΕ, an Akita who waited at a train station every day for his owner, even years after the owner's death. He became a symbol of loyalty throughout Japan.
Memory Trick
Look closely at η¬ and imagine a dog with a wagging tail. The small dot on the side is the tail, helping you remember η¬ means 'dog.'
Readings
Onyomi: γ±γ³ (ken)
Kunyomi: γγ¬ (inu)
Example Words
η¬
γγ¬ (inu)
Dog
εη¬
γγγ¬ (koinu)
Puppy
ιη¬
γγγ (yaken)
Stray dog
ηͺη¬
γ°γγγ (banken)
Guard dog
Example Sentence
η§γ― η¬γ δΊεΉ ι£Όγ£γ¦γγΎγγ
γγγγ― γγ¬γ γ«γ²γ γγ£γ¦γγΎγγ
watashi wa inu o nihiki katteimasu
I have two dogs.