ζ
Hold, Have, Carry
γ(γ€) (motsu)
JLPT N4
Interesting Fact
The kanji ζ appears in ζ°ζγ‘ (kimochi), meaning 'feeling.' Beyond physically holding things, it is also used in expressions about emotions and states of mind.
Memory Trick
Imagine holding a heavy bag in your hand. That act of carrying something helps you remember ζ means 'hold.'
Readings
Onyomi: γΈ (ji)
Kunyomi: γ(γ€) (motsu)
Example Words
ζγ€
γγ€ (motsu)
To hold
ζ°ζγ‘
γγγ‘ (kimochi)
Feeling
ζε
γγγ (jisan)
Bringing along
ζζ
γγγ (shoji)
Possession
Example Sentence
η§γ― 倧γγ γγ°γγ ζγ£γ¦γγΎγγ
γγγγ― γγγγ γγ°γγ γγ£γ¦γγΎγγ
watashi wa ookii kaban o motteimasu
I am carrying a large bag.