ζ
Have, Exist
γ(γ) (aru)
JLPT N4
Interesting Fact
The kanji ζ appears in ζε (yuumei), meaning 'famous.' Originally it conveyed the idea of 'having a name,' which evolved into being well-known.
Memory Trick
Imagine opening your wallet and happily discovering you still have money inside. Having something in your possession helps you remember ζ means 'to have.'
Readings
Onyomi: γ¦γ¦ (yuu), γ¦ (u)
Kunyomi: γ(γ) (aru)
Example Words
ζε
γγγγ (yuumei)
Famous
ζζ
γγγγγ (yuuryou)
Paid, not free
ζεΉ
γγγγ (yuukou)
Valid, effective
ζζ
γγγγ (shoyuu)
Ownership
Example Sentence
ε½Όγ― ζεγͺ ζζγ§γγ
γγγ― γγγγγͺ γγγ γ§γγ
kare wa yuumei na kashu desu
He is a famous singer.