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ζ
Prosper, Flourish
γγ (γγ), γ― (γ)
JLPT N2
Interesting Fact
Nagoya's famous shopping and entertainment district is called ζ (Sakae), a name chosen because the area was expected to prosper and flourish.
Memory Trick
Imagine a healthy tree (ζ¨) growing bigger every year until it becomes strong and prosperous. A flourishing tree reminds you of ζ .
Readings
Onyomi: γ¨γ€ (ei)
Kunyomi: γγ (γγ), γ― (γ)
Example Words
ζ γγ
γγγγ (sakaeru)
To prosper
ζ ι€
γγγγ (eiyou)
Nutrition
ηΉζ
γ―γγγ (hanei)
Prosperity
ε
ζ
γγγγ (kouei)
Honor
Example Sentence
ηΊ γ― ε€§γγ ζ γγΎγγγ
γΎγ‘ γ― γγγγ γγγγΎγγγ
machi wa ookiku sakaemashita
The town prospered greatly.