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εΎ
Lean, Incline
γγγ (γ), γγγ (γγ)
JLPT N2
Interesting Fact
One of Japan's most photographed landmarks is the leaning pagoda at some historic temples. The verb εΎγ (katamuku) is commonly used whenever something tilts or leans.
Memory Trick
Imagine a tall tree beginning to lean to one side during a strong wind. That tilted position helps you remember εΎ means 'to lean' or 'to incline.'
Readings
Onyomi: γ±γ€ (kei)
Kunyomi: γγγ (γ), γγγ (γγ)
Example Words
εΎγ
γγγγ (katamuku)
To lean
εΎε
γγγγ (keikou)
Trend
εΎγγ
γγγγγ (katamukeru)
To tilt
ε³γ«εΎγ
γΏγ γ« γγγγ (migi ni katamuku)
To lean to the right
Example Sentence
ζ¨ γ ι’¨ γ§ εΎγγ¦γγΎγγ
γ γ γγ γ§ γγγγγ¦γγΎγγ
ki ga kaze de katamuiteimasu
The tree is leaning because of the wind.