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ι
Route, Way, Journey
JLPT N3
Interesting Fact
The word ιδΈ (tochΕ«), meaning 'on the way,' is extremely common in Japanese. You'll hear it while traveling, commuting, or giving directions.
Memory Trick
Imagine walking along a ROAD and stopping HALFWAY through your journey. You are still ON THE WAY.
Readings
Onyomi: γ (to)
Kunyomi:
Example Words
ιδΈ
γ¨γ‘γ
γ (tochuu)
On the way
η¨ι
γγγ¨ (youto)
Purpose, Use
ει
γγγ¨ (zento)
Future prospects
ε₯ι
γΉγ£γ¨ (betto)
Separately
Example Sentence
ιδΈγ§ ι¨γ ιγε§γγΎγγγ
γ¨γ‘γ γγ§ γγγ γ΅γγ―γγγΎγγγ
tochuu de ame ga furihajimemashita
It started raining on the way.