θ¦ͺ
Parent
γγ (oya), γγ(γγ) (shitashii)
JLPT N4
Interesting Fact
In Japanese culture, respect for parents and elders is deeply valued. The word δΈ‘θ¦ͺ (ryoushin), meaning 'parents,' is one of the most common words containing θ¦ͺ.
Memory Trick
Imagine your parents watching over you as you grow. Their caring presence helps you remember θ¦ͺ means 'parent.'
Readings
Onyomi: γ·γ³ (shin)
Kunyomi: γγ (oya), γγ(γγ) (shitashii)
Example Words
θ¦ͺ
γγ (oya)
Parent
δΈ‘θ¦ͺ
γγγγγ (ryoushin)
Parents
ηΆθ¦ͺ
γ‘γ‘γγ (chichioya)
Father
ζ―θ¦ͺ
γ―γ―γγ (hahaoya)
Mother
Example Sentence
θ¦ͺγ« ι»θ©±γ γγΎγγγ
γγγ« γ§γγγ γγΎγγγ
oya ni denwa o shimashita
I called my parents.