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ε
Graduate, Soldier
JLPT N2
Interesting Fact
Graduation ceremonies are major milestones in Japan. The word εζ₯ (sotsugyΕ), meaning 'graduation,' is one of the first words learners encounter containing this kanji.
Memory Trick
Imagine students proudly wearing graduation caps as they receive their diplomas. That ceremony helps you remember ε means 'graduate.'
Readings
Onyomi: γ½γ (sotsu)
Kunyomi:
Example Words
εζ₯
γγ€γγγ (sotsugyou)
Graduation
εζ₯εΌ
γγ€γγγγγ (sotsugyoushiki)
Graduation ceremony
ζ°ε
γγγγ€ (shinsotsu)
New graduate
εθ«
γγ€γγ (sotsuron)
Graduation thesis
Example Sentence
ε§ γ― ε»εΉ΄ ε€§ε¦ γ εζ₯γγΎγγγ
γγ γ― γγγγ γ γγγ γ γγ€γγγγγΎγγγ
ane wa kyonen daigaku o sotsugyou shimashita
My older sister graduated from university last year.