ε€
Night
γγ (yoru), γ (yo)
JLPT N4
Interesting Fact
Japan's biggest cities, especially Tokyo, are famous for their dazzling nightlife. Areas like Shinjuku and Shibuya truly come alive at ε€.
Memory Trick
Imagine a person walking beneath a roof under the moonlight. Darkness has arrived and it's time for ε€ (night).
Readings
Onyomi: γ€ (ya)
Kunyomi: γγ (yoru), γ (yo)
Example Words
ε€
γγ (yoru)
Night
δ»ε€
γγγ (konya)
Tonight
ε€δΈ
γγͺγ (yonaka)
Midnight
ε€η©Ί
γγγ (yozora)
Night sky
Example Sentence
δ»ε€γ― ζγ γγγγ§γγ
γγγγ― γ€γγ γγγγ§γγ
konya wa tsuki ga kirei desu
The moon is beautiful tonight.