ζ°
New
γγγ(γγ) (atarashii)
JLPT N5
Interesting Fact
Every twenty years, Japan's "Ise Grand Shrine" is completely rebuilt using traditional techniques. The old shrine is dismantled, and a new one is constructed beside it. This tradition has continued for more than 1,300 years.
Memory Trick
A lumberjack cuts down a tree with an axe. The freshly exposed wood looks brand new. That's ζ°.
Readings
Onyomi: γ·γ³ (shin)
Kunyomi: γγγ(γγ) (atarashii)
Example Words
ζ°γγ
γγγγγ (atarashii)
New
ζ°θ
γγγΆγ (shinbun)
Newspaper
ζ°εΉ΄
γγγγ (shinnen)
New Year
ζ°γγθ»
γγγγγ γγγΎ (atarashii kuruma)
New car
Example Sentence
ζ°γγζ¬γθ²·γγΎγγγ
γγγγγ γ»γ γ γγγΎγγγ
atarashii hon o kaimashita
I bought a new book.