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ζΌ
Perform, Act
JLPT N3
Interesting Fact
The kanji ζΌ is commonly seen in words related to performances, speeches, and acting. It's especially familiar in ζΌε (theater) and ζΌε₯ (musical performance).
Memory Trick
Imagine an actor performing on a stage surrounded by flowing water effects. The water radical (ζ°΅) reminds you of a performance that flows smoothly.
Readings
Onyomi: γ¨γ³ (en)
Kunyomi:
Example Words
ζΌγγ
γγγγ (enjiru)
To perform
ζΌε
γγγγ (engeki)
Theater
ζΌε₯
γγγγ (ensou)
Musical performance
θ¬ζΌ
γγγγ (kouen)
Lecture
Example Sentence
ε½Όγ―θε°γ§ζΌγγΎγγγ
γγ γ― γΆγγ γ§ γγγγΎγγγ
kare wa butai de enjimashita
He performed on stage.