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ζ¬
Lack, Missing
γγγ (kakeru), γγ (kaku)
JLPT N3
Interesting Fact
ζ¬ is used in many everyday words such as ζ¬ εΈ (absence), ζ¬ ηΉ (weak point), and δΈε―ζ¬ (indispensable).
Memory Trick
Imagine a puzzle with one piece missing. That empty gap reminds you of ζ¬ β something lacking or absent.
Readings
Onyomi: γ±γ (ketsu)
Kunyomi: γγγ (kakeru), γγ (kaku)
Example Words
ζ¬ εΈ
γγ£γγ (kesseki)
Absence
ζ¬ ηΉ
γγ£γ¦γ (ketten)
Weak point
δΈε―ζ¬
γ΅γγγ€ (fukaketsu)
Essential
ζ¬ γγ
γγγ (kakeru)
To be chipped, lacking
Example Sentence
δ»ζ₯γ―δΌθ°γζ¬ εΈγγΎγγ
γγγ γ― γγγ γ γγ£γγ γγΎγγ
kyou wa kaigi o kesseki shimasu
I will be absent from today's meeting.