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ηͺ
Pierce, Thrust, Sudden
γ€-γ (tsu-ku)
JLPT N3
Interesting Fact
The kanji ηͺ appears in words like ηͺηΆ (suddenly), ηͺζ (charge), and θ‘ηͺ (collision). It often describes something happening abruptly or forcefully.
Memory Trick
Imagine a SPEAR PIERCING through a wall with a sudden THRUST. The action is fast and unexpected.
Readings
Onyomi: γγ (totsu)
Kunyomi: γ€-γ (tsu-ku)
Example Words
ηͺηΆ
γ¨γ€γγ (totsuzen)
Suddenly
θ‘ηͺ
γγγγ¨γ€ (shoutotsu)
Collision
ηͺγε½γγ
γ€γγγγ (tsukiataru)
To run into
ηͺζ
γ¨γ€γγ (totsugeki)
Charge, Assault
Example Sentence
ηͺηΆ ι¨γ ιγε§γγΎγγγ
γ¨γ€γγ γγγ γ΅γγ―γγγΎγγγ
totsuzen ame ga furihajimemashita
It suddenly started raining.