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η³
Say, Report, State
γγ-γ (mou-su)
JLPT N3
Interesting Fact
η³ is widely used in polite Japanese. Expressions like η³γ訳γγγΎγγ ('I'm very sorry') and η³γγΎγ ('My name is...') are essential in formal conversations.
Memory Trick
Imagine respectfully raising your hand to SPEAK before making an important REPORT to your boss.
Readings
Onyomi: γ·γ³ (shin)
Kunyomi: γγ-γ (mou-su)
Example Words
η³γ
γγγ (mousu)
To say (humble)
η³γθΎΌγ
γγγγγ (moushikomu)
To apply
η³γ訳
γγγγγ (moushiwake)
Apology, Excuse
η³θ«
γγγγ (shinsei)
Application
Example Sentence
η§γ― η°δΈγ¨ η³γγΎγγ
γγγγ― γγͺγγ¨ γγγγΎγγ
watashi wa Tanaka to moushimasu
My name is Tanaka.