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εΊ§
Seat, Sit
γγγ (suwaru)
JLPT N3
Interesting Fact
εΊ§ appears in many common words such as εΊ§εΈ (seat), ζεΊ§ (constellation), and θ¬εΊ§ (course or lecture). Historically, εΊ§ also referred to groups of merchants and performers in Japan.
Memory Trick
Imagine finding an empty seat in a crowded train and finally sitting down with relief. That comfortable seat reminds you of εΊ§.
Readings
Onyomi: γΆ (za)
Kunyomi: γγγ (suwaru)
Example Words
εΊ§γ
γγγ (suwaru)
To sit
εΊ§εΈ
γγγ (zaseki)
Seat
ζεΊ§
γγγ (seiza)
Constellation
θ¬εΊ§
γγγ (kouza)
Course, lecture
Example Sentence
γγγ«εΊ§γ£γ¦γγ γγγ
γγ γ« γγγ£γ¦ γγ γγγ
koko ni suwatte kudasai
Please sit here.