η΄
Paper
γγΏ (kami)
JLPT N4
Interesting Fact
Japan is famous for εη΄ (washi), traditional handmade paper that has been produced for over 1,300 years. Washi is so durable that some historical documents written on it still survive today.
Memory Trick
Imagine writing a kanji on a clean sheet of paper. The sheet itself reminds you that η΄ means 'paper.'
Readings
Onyomi: γ· (shi)
Kunyomi: γγΏ (kami)
Example Words
η΄
γγΏ (kami)
Paper
ζ°θη΄
γγγΆγγ (shinbunshi)
Newspaper
η¨η΄
γγγ (youshi)
Form, paper
η΄θ’
γγΏγΆγγ (kamibukuro)
Paper bag
Example Sentence
η΄γ« εεγ ζΈγγ¦γγ γγγ
γγΏγ« γͺγΎγγ γγγ¦γγ γγγ
kami ni namae o kaite kudasai
Please write your name on the paper.