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θ¦
Necessary, Essential
γ-γ (i-ru), γγͺγ (kaname)
JLPT N3
Interesting Fact
The kanji θ¦ appears in many common words such as εΏ θ¦ (necessary), ιθ¦ (important), and θ¦ηΉ (main point). It always conveys the idea of something essential or required.
Memory Trick
Imagine a CHECKLIST with one item circled in red because it is absolutely ESSENTIAL. You NEED it before you can continue.
Readings
Onyomi: γ¨γ¦ (you)
Kunyomi: γ-γ (i-ru), γγͺγ (kaname)
Example Words
εΏ
θ¦
γ²γ€γγ (hitsuyou)
Necessary
ιθ¦
γγ
γγγ (juuyou)
Important
θ¦ηΉ
γγγ¦γ (youten)
Main point
δΈθ¦
γ΅γγ (fuyou)
Unnecessary
Example Sentence
γγΉγγΌγγ εΏ θ¦γ§γγ
γγΉγγΌγγ γ²γ€γγγ§γγ
pasupooto ga hitsuyou desu
A passport is necessary.