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ζ
Fold, Break
γ-γ (o-ru), γ-γγ (o-reru), γγ (ori)
JLPT N3
Interesting Fact
The traditional art of ζγη΄ (origami) literally means 'folded paper.' It has become one of Japan's most famous cultural exports.
Memory Trick
Imagine carefully FOLDING a sheet of paper into a beautiful crane. One wrong move and the paper could tear or BREAK.
Readings
Onyomi: γ»γ (setsu), γ·γ£γ― (shaku)
Kunyomi: γ-γ (o-ru), γ-γγ (o-reru), γγ (ori)
Example Words
ζγ
γγ (oru)
To fold
ζγγ
γγγ (oreru)
To break
ζγη΄
γγγγΏ (origami)
Origami
ιͺ¨ζ
γγ£γγ€ (kossetsu)
Bone fracture
Example Sentence
η΄γ εεγ« ζγ£γ¦γγ γγγ
γγΏγ γ―γγΆγγ« γγ£γ¦γγ γγγ
kami o hanbun ni otte kudasai
Please fold the paper in half.