64
ζ§
Old, Former
JLPT N2
Interesting Fact
Historic buildings in Japan are often labeled ζ§ (kyΕ«), meaning 'former' or 'old.' For example, ζ§ζ±δΊ¬ι§ refers to the original Tokyo Station building.
Memory Trick
Imagine finding an old photograph from years ago. It reminds you of former times, making ζ§ easy to remember as 'old' or 'former.'
Readings
Onyomi: γγ₯γ¦ (kyuu)
Kunyomi:
Example Words
ζ§
γγ
γ (kyuu)
Former
ζ§ε
γγ
γγγ (kyuuyuu)
Old friend
ζ§εΌ
γγ
γγγ (kyuushiki)
Old style
ζ§ζ ‘θ
γγ
γγγγγ (kyuukousha)
Old school building
Example Sentence
ζ§ε γ¨ εδΌγγΎγγγ
γγ γγγ γ¨ γγγγγγΎγγγ
kyuuyuu to saikai shimashita
I reunited with an old friend.