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θ½
Fall, Drop
γ-γ‘γ (o-chiru), γ-γ¨γ (o-tosu)
JLPT N3
Interesting Fact
The kanji θ½ appears in words like θ½γ‘γ (to fall), θ½γ¨γ (to drop), and θ½η¬¬ (failing an exam). It can describe physical falling as well as losing status or failing.
Memory Trick
Imagine an APPLE falling from a TREE and DROPPING onto the ground. That sudden FALL is θ½.
Readings
Onyomi: γ©γ― (raku)
Kunyomi: γ-γ‘γ (o-chiru), γ-γ¨γ (o-tosu)
Example Words
θ½γ‘γ
γγ‘γ (ochiru)
To fall
θ½γ¨γ
γγ¨γ (otosu)
To drop
θ½η¬¬
γγγ γ (rakudai)
Failing an exam
θ½γ‘ηγ
γγ‘γ€γ (ochitsuku)
To calm down
Example Sentence
貑εΈγ θ½γ¨γγ¦γγΎγγΎγγγ
γγγ΅γ γγ¨γγ¦γγΎγγΎγγγ
saifu o otoshite shimaimashita
I accidentally dropped my wallet.