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η‡₯

Dry, Parched

JLPT N2

Interesting Fact

During Japan's dry winter months, weather reports often mention δΉΎη‡₯ (kansō), meaning 'dryness.' Many people use humidifiers to prevent dry skin and sore throats.

Memory Trick

Imagine dry autumn leaves becoming so brittle that they crumble in your hand. That dryness helps you remember η‡₯ means 'dry.'

Readings

Onyomi: ソウ (sou)

Kunyomi:

Example Words

δΉΎη‡₯
かんそう (kansou)
Dryness
δΉΎη‡₯機
かんそうき (kansouki)
Dryer
δΉΎη‡₯θ‚Œ
かんそうはだ (kansouhada)
Dry skin
δΉΎη‡₯する
かんそうする (kansou suru)
To become dry

Example Sentence

冬 は η©Ίζ°— が δΉΎη‡₯しています。

ちゆ は くうき が かんそうしています。

fuyu wa kuuki ga kansou shiteimasu

The air is dry in winter.

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