188
η₯
Dry, Parched
JLPT N2
Interesting Fact
During Japan's dry winter months, weather reports often mention δΉΎη₯ (kansΕ), 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: γ½γ¦ (sou)
Kunyomi:
Example Words
δΉΎη₯
γγγγ (kansou)
Dryness
δΉΎη₯ζ©
γγγγγ (kansouki)
Dryer
δΉΎη₯θ
γγγγγ―γ (kansouhada)
Dry skin
δΉΎη₯γγ
γγγγγγ (kansou suru)
To become dry
Example Sentence
ε¬ γ― η©Ίζ° γ δΉΎη₯γγ¦γγΎγγ
γ΅γ γ― γγγ γ γγγγγγ¦γγΎγγ
fuyu wa kuuki ga kansou shiteimasu
The air is dry in winter.