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ζ€
Plant, Grow
γ (γγ), γ (γγ)
JLPT N2
Interesting Fact
Every spring, volunteers across Japan participate in tree-planting events to restore forests after natural disasters. The verb ζ€γγ (ueru) means 'to plant' and is commonly used for trees, flowers, and crops.
Memory Trick
Imagine carefully placing a young tree into the soil and covering its roots with earth. That planting action helps you remember ζ€ means 'to plant.'
Readings
Onyomi: γ·γ§γ― (shoku)
Kunyomi: γ (γγ), γ (γγ)
Example Words
ζ€γγ
γγγ (ueru)
To plant
ζ€η©
γγγγΆγ€ (shokubutsu)
Plant
ζ€ζ
γγγγγ (shokurin)
Tree planting
ζ€ζ¨
γγγ (ueki)
Garden tree
Example Sentence
εΊ γ« θ± γ ζ€γγΎγγγ
γ«γ γ« γ―γͺ γ γγγΎγγγ
niwa ni hana o uemashita
I planted flowers in the garden.