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η΄Ή
Introduce, Inherit
JLPT N2
Interesting Fact
The word η΄Ήδ» (shΕkai), meaning 'introduction,' is one of the most common business and everyday expressions in Japanese. You'll often hear θͺε·±η΄Ήδ» (jikoshΕkai) when people introduce themselves.
Memory Trick
Imagine two friends shaking hands after someone introduces them. That friendly introduction helps you remember η΄Ή means 'to introduce.'
Readings
Onyomi: γ·γ§γ¦ (shou)
Kunyomi:
Example Words
η΄Ήδ»
γγγγγ (shoukai)
Introduction
θͺε·±η΄Ήδ»
γγγγγγγ (jikoshoukai)
Self-introduction
η΄Ήδ»ηΆ
γγγγγγγγ (shoukaijou)
Letter of introduction
η΄Ήδ»γγ
γγγγγγγ (shoukai suru)
To introduce
Example Sentence
ε η γ ζ°γγ ε¦η γ η΄Ήδ»γγΎγγγ
γγγγ γ γγγγγ γγγγ γ γγγγγγγΎγγγ
sensei ga atarashii gakusei o shoukai shimashita
The teacher introduced the new student.