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θ²―
Save, Store
γ (γγ), γ (γΎγ)
JLPT N2
Interesting Fact
Japan has one of the world's highest household savings rates. The kanji θ²― appears in everyday financial words like θ²―ι (savings) and θ²―θ (saving money).
Memory Trick
Imagine dropping coins into a piggy bank every day until it becomes full. Saving those coins helps you remember θ²― means 'to save.'
Readings
Onyomi: γγ§ (cho)
Kunyomi: γ (γγ), γ (γΎγ)
Example Words
θ²―ι
γ‘γγγ (chokin)
Savings
θ²―θ
γ‘γγ‘γ (chochiku)
Savings
θ²―γγ
γγγ (tameru)
To save
θ²―ζ°΄
γ‘γγγ (chosui)
Water storage
Example Sentence
ζ―ζ γι γ θ²―γγ¦γγΎγγ
γΎγγ€γ γγγ γ γγγ¦γγΎγγ
maitsuki okane o tameteimasu
I save money every month.