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η²
Grain, Particle, Drop
γ€γΆ (tsubu)
JLPT N2
Interesting Fact
Rice is central to Japanese culture, and η² is the counter for small grains and droplets. The word η±³η² literally means 'a grain of rice.'
Memory Trick
Imagine holding a single grain of rice between your fingers. That tiny grain helps you remember η² means 'grain' or 'particle.'
Readings
Onyomi: γͺγ₯γ¦ (ryuu)
Kunyomi: γ€γΆ (tsubu)
Example Words
η²
γ€γΆ (tsubu)
Grain
η±³η²
γγγ€γΆ (kometsubu)
Grain of rice
ι¨η²
γγΎγ€γΆ (amatsubu)
Raindrop
η²ε
γγ
γγ (ryuushi)
Particle
Example Sentence
ι¨η² γ ηͺ γ« ε½γγ£γ¦γγΎγγ
γγΎγ€γΆ γ γΎγ© γ« γγγ£γ¦γγΎγγ
amatsubu ga mado ni atatteimasu
Raindrops are hitting the window.