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ε§
Pressure, Compress
γ (osu), γΈ (shesu)
JLPT N2
Interesting Fact
Japan is famous for high-pressure situations like crowded commuter trains during rush hour. The word ε§ε (atsuryoku), meaning 'pressure,' is commonly used in science, engineering, and everyday conversation.
Memory Trick
Imagine a heavy cliff (ε) pressing down on the earth (ε). The land is being squeezed under pressure, helping you remember ε§ means 'pressure' or 'to compress.'
Readings
Onyomi: γ’γ (atsu)
Kunyomi: γ (osu), γΈ (shesu)
Example Words
ε§ε
γγ€γγγ (atsuryoku)
Pressure
θ‘ε§
γγ€γγ€ (ketsuatsu)
Blood pressure
ε§ε
γγ£γ¨γ (attou)
Overwhelm
ζ°ε§
γγγ€ (kiatsu)
Atmospheric pressure
Example Sentence
δ»ζ₯γ― ζ°ε§ γ δ½γγ§γγ
γγγγ― γγγ€ γ γ²γγγ§γγ
kyou wa kiatsu ga hikui desu
The atmospheric pressure is low today.