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ζ»΄
Drop, Drip
γγγ (shizuku), γγγ (γ)
JLPT N2
Interesting Fact
The word ζ°΄ζ»΄ (suiteki), meaning 'water droplet,' is commonly used during Japan's rainy season (ζ’ ι¨). Morning dew on leaves is also described using this kanji.
Memory Trick
Imagine a single raindrop slowly falling from the tip of a leaf. That tiny droplet helps you remember ζ»΄ means 'drop' or 'drip.'
Readings
Onyomi: γγ (teki)
Kunyomi: γγγ (shizuku), γγγ (γ)
Example Words
ζ°΄ζ»΄
γγγ¦γ (suiteki)
Water droplet
ηΉζ»΄
γ¦γγ¦γ (tenteki)
IV drip
ζ»΄γ
γγγγ (shitataru)
To drip
δΈζ»΄
γγ£γ¦γ (itteki)
One drop
Example Sentence
θ γγ ζ°΄ζ»΄ γ θ½γ‘γΎγγγ
γ― γγ γγγ¦γ γ γγ‘γΎγγγ
ha kara suiteki ga ochimashita
A drop of water fell from the leaf.