θ³ͺ
Quality, Nature, Question
JLPT N4
Interesting Fact
The common word θ³ͺε (shitsumon), meaning 'question,' combines θ³ͺ and ε. Together they literally mean 'to inquire about something's nature or details.'
Memory Trick
Imagine examining a diamond closely to judge its quality. That careful inspection helps you remember θ³ͺ means 'quality.'
Readings
Onyomi: γ·γ (shitsu), γ·γ (shichi)
Kunyomi:
Example Words
θ³ͺε
γγ€γγ (shitsumon)
Question
εθ³ͺ
γ²γγγ€ (hinshitsu)
Quality
η©θ³ͺ
γΆγ£γγ€ (busshitsu)
Substance
ζ§θ³ͺ
γγγγ€ (seishitsu)
Nature, characteristic
Example Sentence
ε ηγ« θ³ͺεγγΎγγγ
γγγγγ« γγ€γγγγΎγγγ
sensei ni shitsumon shimashita
I asked the teacher a question.