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ε
Freeze, Frozen
γγ (γ), γγ (γγ), γγ (γγγ)
JLPT N2
Interesting Fact
Every winter, northern Japan hosts spectacular ice festivals such as the Sapporo Snow Festival, where frozen sculptures and ice buildings attract millions of visitors. The kanji ε appears in many winter-related words.
Memory Trick
Imagine leaving a bottle of water outside on a freezing night until it turns into solid ice. That transformation helps you remember ε means 'to freeze.'
Readings
Onyomi: γγ¦ (tou)
Kunyomi: γγ (γ), γγ (γγ), γγ (γγγ)
Example Words
εγ
γγγ (kooru)
To freeze
ε·ε
γγγ¨γ (reitou)
Frozen, Refrigeration
εη΅
γ¨γγγ€ (touketsu)
Freezing
ε·εεΊ«
γγγ¨γγ (reitouko)
Freezer
Example Sentence
ε¬ γ― ζΉ γ εγγΎγγ
γ΅γ γ― γΏγγγΏ γ γγγγΎγγ
fuyu wa mizuumi ga koorimasu
The lake freezes in winter.