η
Prefecture
JLPT N4
Interesting Fact
Japan is divided into 47 prefectures. Names such as η₯ε₯ε·η (Kanagawa Prefecture) and ζη₯η (Aichi Prefecture) all end with the kanji η.
Memory Trick
Imagine a map of Japan divided into large regions. Each region is a prefecture, helping you remember η means 'prefecture.'
Readings
Onyomi: γ±γ³ (ken)
Kunyomi:
Example Words
η
γγ (ken)
Prefecture
ηη«
γγγγ€ (kenritsu)
Prefectural
ηεΊ
γγγ‘γγ (kenchou)
Prefectural office
η₯ε₯ε·η
γγͺγγγγ (Kanagawa-ken)
Kanagawa Prefecture
Example Sentence
η§γ― ζη₯ηγ« δ½γγ§γγΎγγ
γγγγ― γγγ‘γγγ« γγγ§γγΎγγ
watashi wa Aichi-ken ni sundeimasu
I live in Aichi Prefecture.