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η
Explosion, Burst
JLPT N2
Interesting Fact
Modern Japanese often uses η as slang to mean 'huge' or 'massive,' such as ηε£²γ ('selling extremely well') or ηη¬ ('bursting into laughter').
Memory Trick
Imagine fireworks exploding across the night sky with a loud BOOM. That powerful explosion helps you remember η means 'explosion.'
Readings
Onyomi: γγ― (baku)
Kunyomi:
Example Words
ηηΊ
γ°γγ―γ€ (bakuhatsu)
Explosion
ηη¬
γ°γγγγ (bakushou)
Roaring with laughter
ηι’¨
γ°γγ΅γ (bakufuu)
Blast wave
ηεΌΎ
γ°γγ γ (bakudan)
Bomb
Example Sentence
γ¬γΉ γ ηηΊγγΎγγγ
γ¬γΉ γ γ°γγ―γ€γγΎγγγ
gasu ga bakuhatsu shimashita
The gas exploded.