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θ
Old, Elder
γ-γγ (o-iru), γ΅-γγ (fu-keru)
JLPT N3
Interesting Fact
The kanji θ appears in words like θδΊΊ (elderly person), θθ (long-established shop), and θεΎ (old age). It generally refers to aging, seniority, or long experience.
Memory Trick
Imagine an ELDERLY GRANDPARENT walking slowly with a cane. Their many years of life remind you of θ.
Readings
Onyomi: γγ¦ (rou)
Kunyomi: γ-γγ (o-iru), γ΅-γγ (fu-keru)
Example Words
θδΊΊ
γγγγ (roujin)
Elderly person
θεΎ
γγγ (rougo)
Old age
θθ
γγ«γ (shinise)
Long-established shop
θγγ
γγγ (oiru)
To grow old
Example Sentence
δΊΊγ― γγ€γ θγγΎγγ
γ²γ¨γ― γγ€γ γγγΎγγ
hito wa itsuka oimasu
Everyone grows old someday.