ζ―
Mother
γ―γ― (haha), γγ (kaa)
JLPT N5
Interesting Fact
At temples across Japan, visitors often encounter statues of Kannon, the Buddhist goddess of compassion. One popular form depicts her with a thousand arms, each reaching out to help those in need. Because of her boundless compassion and protective nature, Kannon is often compared to a mother watching over countless children at once.
Memory Trick
Imagine a mother holding her baby in her arms. The two dots represent the child she cares for. That's ζ―, meaning mother.
Readings
Onyomi: γ (bo)
Kunyomi: γ―γ― (haha), γγ (kaa)
Example Words
ζ―
γ―γ― (haha)
My mother
γζ―γγ
γγγγγ (okaasan)
Mother
ζ―θ¦ͺ
γ―γ―γγ (hahaoya)
Mother, parent
η₯ζ―
γγΌ (sobo)
Grandmother
Example Sentence
ζ―γ―ζηγδΈζγ§γγ
γ―γ― γ― γγγγ γ γγγγ γ§γγ
haha wa ryouri ga jouzu desu
My mother is good at cooking.