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δ½
Rank, Position
γγγ (kurai)
JLPT N3
Interesting Fact
δ½ is used everywhere in Japan, from school rankings to company job titles and even the Emperor's throne position.
Memory Trick
A person (δΊ») standing in one place (η«) has their own position or rank. Think of someone proudly standing on a podium.
Readings
Onyomi: γ€ (i)
Kunyomi: γγγ (kurai)
Example Words
ε°δ½
γ‘γ (chii)
Status
ι δ½
γγ
γγ (jun'i)
Ranking
δΈδ½
γγ‘γ (ichi'i)
First place
εδ½
γγγ (tan'i)
Unit
Example Sentence
ε½Όγ―δΈδ½γ«γͺγγΎγγγ
γγγ― γγ‘γ γ« γͺγγΎγγγ
kare wa ichi'i ni narimashita
He came in first place.