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η
Pain, Hurt
γγ-γ (ita-i), γγ-γ (ita-mu), γγ-γγ (ita-meru)
JLPT N3
Interesting Fact
The expression γηγοΌγ ('Ouch!') is one of the first Japanese words children learn. The kanji also appears in words like ι η (headache) and θ Ήη (stomachache).
Memory Trick
Imagine accidentally hitting your thumb with a hammer. The sharp PAIN makes you instantly shout 'Ouch!'
Readings
Onyomi: γγ¦ (tsuu)
Kunyomi: γγ-γ (ita-i), γγ-γ (ita-mu), γγ-γγ (ita-meru)
Example Words
ηγ
γγγ (itai)
Painful
ι η
γγ€γ (zutsuu)
Headache
θ
Ήη
γ΅γγ€γ (fukutsuu)
Stomachache
θ¦η
γγ€γ (kutsuu)
Pain, Agony
Example Sentence
δ»ζ₯γ― ι γ ηγγ§γγ
γγγγ― γγγΎγ γγγγ§γγ
kyou wa atama ga itai desu
I have a headache today.