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η§
Second (Time)
JLPT N2
Interesting Fact
Japan's famous Shinkansen trains are known for incredible punctuality. Their average delays are often measured in mere seconds (η§), making this kanji common in news and transportation.
Memory Trick
Imagine watching a stopwatch tick one second at a time. Each tiny tick helps you remember η§ means 'second.'
Readings
Onyomi: γγ§γ¦ (byou)
Kunyomi:
Example Words
η§
γ³γγ (byou)
Second
η§ι
γ³γγγγ (byousoku)
Meters per second
ζ°η§
γγγ³γγ (suubyou)
A few seconds
δΈη§
γγ‘γ³γγ (ichibyou)
One second
Example Sentence
γγ¨ εη§ εΎ γ£γ¦γγ γγγ
γγ¨ γγ γγ³γγ γΎγ£γ¦γγ γγγ
ato juubyou matte kudasai
Please wait another ten seconds.