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ι
Iron
γγγγ (kurogane)
JLPT N2
Interesting Fact
Japan's railway network is so famous that the word ιι (railway) is instantly recognized across the country. Train enthusiasts are even nicknamed ιιγγ‘γ³ or simply ιγ‘γγ.
Memory Trick
Imagine a heavy iron beam supporting a bridge. That strong metal helps you remember ι means 'iron.'
Readings
Onyomi: γγ (tetsu)
Kunyomi: γγγγ (kurogane)
Example Words
ι
γ¦γ€ (tetsu)
Iron
ιι
γ¦γ€γ©γ (tetsudou)
Railway
ε°δΈι
γ‘γγ¦γ€ (chikatetsu)
Subway
θ£½ι
γγγ¦γ€ (seitetsu)
Steelmaking
Example Sentence
ε°δΈι γ§ δΌη€Ύ γΈ θ‘γγΎγγ
γ‘γγ¦γ€ γ§ γγγγ γΈ γγγΎγγ
chikatetsu de kaisha e ikimasu
I go to work by subway.