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ζ
Hate, Detest
γ«γ (γ), γ«γ (γ), γ«γ (γγγ)
JLPT N2
Interesting Fact
The expression γζγγͺγδΊΊγ (nikumenai hito) literally means 'a person you can't hate.' It describes someone who is mischievous but still lovable.
Memory Trick
Imagine someone frowning with crossed arms because they strongly dislike something. That feeling helps you remember ζ means 'to hate.'
Readings
Onyomi: γΎγ¦ (zou)
Kunyomi: γ«γ (γ), γ«γ (γ), γ«γ (γγγ)
Example Words
ζγ
γ«γγ (nikumu)
To hate
ζγ
γ«γγ (nikui)
Hateful
ζγγγ
γ«γγγγ (nikurashii)
Annoying
ζζ
γγγγ (aizou)
Love and hate
Example Sentence
δΊΊ γ ζγγ§γ― γγγΎγγγ
γ²γ¨ γ γ«γγγ§γ― γγγΎγγγ
hito o nikunde wa ikemasen
You should not hate people.