ε
¬
Public, Official
γγγγ (ooyake)
JLPT N4
Interesting Fact
The kanji ε ¬ appears in ε ¬ε (kouen), meaning 'public park.' Many of Japan's most beautiful cherry blossom viewing spots are located in public parks.
Memory Trick
Imagine a large park open for everyone to enjoy. Because it belongs to the public, it helps you remember ε ¬ means 'public.'
Readings
Onyomi: γ³γ¦ (kou)
Kunyomi: γγγγ (ooyake)
Example Words
ε
¬ε
γγγγ (kouen)
Park
ε
¬ε
±
γγγγγ (koukyou)
Public
ε
¬η«
γγγγ€ (kouritsu)
Publicly funded
δΈ»δΊΊε
¬
γγ
γγγγ (shujinkou)
Main character
Example Sentence
εγ©γγγ‘γ― ε ¬εγ§ ιγγ§γγΎγγ
γγ©γγγ‘γ― γγγγγ§ γγγγ§γγΎγγ
kodomotachi wa kouen de asondeimasu
The children are playing in the park.