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ζ΅
Flow, Stream
γͺγ-γγ (naga-reru), γͺγ-γ (naga-su)
JLPT N3
Interesting Fact
The kanji ζ΅ appears in words like δΈζ΅ (first-class), ζ΅θ‘ (trend), and ζ΅γγ (to flow). Whether referring to water, fashion, or ideas, it carries the sense of movement.
Memory Trick
Imagine a RIVER flowing smoothly toward the sea. The moving WATER reminds you of FLOW and STREAM.
Readings
Onyomi: γͺγ₯γ¦ (ryuu)
Kunyomi: γͺγ-γγ (naga-reru), γͺγ-γ (naga-su)
Example Words
ζ΅γγ
γͺγγγ (nagareru)
To flow
ζ΅γ
γͺγγ (nagasu)
To let flow
ζ΅θ‘
γγ
γγγ (ryuukou)
Trend
δΈζ΅
γγ‘γγ
γ (ichiryuu)
First-class
Example Sentence
ε·γ γγ£γγ ζ΅γγ¦γγΎγγ
γγγ γγ£γγ γͺγγγ¦γγΎγγ
kawa ga yukkuri nagareteimasu
The river is flowing slowly.