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ε
Pair, Double
γ΅γ (γ€), γγγ
JLPT N2
Interesting Fact
The kanji ε appears in words like εε (futago, twins) and εζΉ (both parties). It is often used when referring to two matching or corresponding things.
Memory Trick
Imagine a pair of identical twins standing side by side. Seeing two matching people helps you remember ε means 'pair' or 'double.'
Readings
Onyomi: γ½γ¦ (sou)
Kunyomi: γ΅γ (γ€), γγγ
Example Words
εε
γ΅γγ (futago)
Twins
εζΉ
γγγ»γ (souhou)
Both parties
εηΌι‘
γγγγγγγ (sougankyou)
Binoculars
εζΉε
γγγ»γγγ (souhoukou)
Two-way
Example Sentence
εζΉ γ εζγγΎγγγ
γγγ»γ γ γγγγγΎγγγ
souhou ga goui shimashita
Both parties reached an agreement.