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ε‘©
Salt
γγ (shio)
JLPT N2
Interesting Fact
Before entering a sumo ring, wrestlers throw ε‘© (salt) to purify the ring according to Shinto tradition. This ritual has been practiced in Japan for centuries.
Memory Trick
Imagine white salt piled high on the ground (ε). The little mountain of salt reminds you that ε‘© means 'salt.'
Readings
Onyomi: γ¨γ³ (en)
Kunyomi: γγ (shio)
Example Words
ε‘©
γγ (shio)
Salt
ι£ε‘©
γγγγγ (shokuen)
Table salt
ε‘©ζ°΄
γγγΏγ (shiomizu)
Salt water
ε‘©ε³
γγγγ (shioaji)
Salty taste
Example Sentence
ζη γ« ε°γ ε‘© γ ε ₯γγΎγγ
γγγγ γ« γγγ γγ γ γγγΎγγ
ryouri ni sukoshi shio o iremasu
I add a little salt to the dish.