ζ
Reflect, Project
γγ€(γ) (utsuru), γγ€(γ) (utsusu), γ―(γγ) (haeru)
JLPT N4
Interesting Fact
The kanji ζ appears in ζ η» (eiga), the Japanese word for 'movie.' Literally, it refers to images being projected onto a screen.
Memory Trick
Imagine a bright projector casting images onto a giant screen. Those projected images help you remember ζ means 'reflect' or 'project.'
Readings
Onyomi: γ¨γ€ (ei)
Kunyomi: γγ€(γ) (utsuru), γγ€(γ) (utsusu), γ―(γγ) (haeru)
Example Words
ζ η»
γγγ (eiga)
Movie
δΈζ
γγγγγ (jouei)
Screening
εζ
γ―γγγ (hanei)
Reflection
ζ γ
γγ€γ (utsuru)
To be reflected
Example Sentence
γγ¬γγ« ε―士山γ ζ γ£γ¦γγΎγγ
γγ¬γγ« γ΅γγγγ γγ€γ£γ¦γγΎγγ
terebi ni fujisan ga utsutteimasu
Mount Fuji is shown on the television.