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η
Ministry, Reflect, Save
γγγ (γΏγ), γ―γΆ (γ)
JLPT N2
Interesting Fact
Most Japanese government departments end with the kanji η, such as ε€εη (Ministry of Foreign Affairs) and ζι¨η§ε¦η (Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology).
Memory Trick
Imagine a government ministry where officials carefully reflect on important decisions before acting. That thoughtful place helps you remember η means 'ministry' or 'to reflect.'
Readings
Onyomi: γ·γ§γ¦ (shou), γ»γ€ (sei)
Kunyomi: γγγ (γΏγ), γ―γΆ (γ)
Example Words
ηη₯
γγγγγγ (shouryaku)
Omission
εη
γ―γγγ (hansei)
Reflection
ε€εη
γγγγγγ (gaimushou)
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
η―η΄γγ
γγ€γγγγ (setsuyaku suru)
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Example Sentence
ε€±ζ γ εη γγΎγγγ
γγ£γ±γ γ γ―γγγ γγΎγγγ
shippai o hansei shimashita
I reflected on my mistake.