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ι
Late, Slow
γγ-γγ (oku-reru), γγ-γ (oso-i), γγ-γγ (oku-rasu)
JLPT N3
Interesting Fact
Japan's trains are famous for punctuality, so when one is even a few minutes ι γγ (late), it often becomes national news. Railway companies even issue delay certificates for commuters.
Memory Trick
Imagine arriving at the station just after your train leaves. You're too LATE and now have to wait.
Readings
Onyomi: γ (chi)
Kunyomi: γγ-γγ (oku-reru), γγ-γ (oso-i), γγ-γγ (oku-rasu)
Example Words
ι
γγ
γγγγ (okureru)
To be late
ι
γ
γγγ (osoi)
Slow, Late
ι
ε»
γ‘γγ (chikoku)
Being late
ι
ε»Ά
γ‘γγ (chien)
Delay
Example Sentence
ε¦ζ ‘γ« ι γγͺγγ§γγ γγγ
γγ£γγγ« γγγγͺγγ§γγ γγγ
gakkou ni okurenaide kudasai
Please don't be late for school.