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ζ»΄

Drop, Drip

γ—γšγ (shizuku), γ—γŸγŸ (γ‚‹)

JLPT N2

Interesting Fact

The word ζ°΄ζ»΄ (suiteki), meaning 'water droplet,' is commonly used during Japan's rainy season (撅雨). 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: テキ (teki)

Kunyomi: γ—γšγ (shizuku), γ—γŸγŸ (γ‚‹)

Example Words

ζ°΄ζ»΄
すいてき (suiteki)
Water droplet
η‚Ήζ»΄
てんてき (tenteki)
IV drip
ζ»΄γ‚‹
γ—γŸγŸγ‚‹ (shitataru)
To drip
δΈ€ζ»΄
いってき (itteki)
One drop

Example Sentence

葉 から ζ°΄ζ»΄ が θ½γ‘γΎγ—γŸγ€‚

は から すいてき が γŠγ‘γΎγ—γŸγ€‚

ha kara suiteki ga ochimashita

A drop of water fell from the leaf.

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