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ηΆ
So, Thus, Natural
γγ (shika), γγ-γ (shika-ri)
JLPT N3
Interesting Fact
The expression ε½ηΆ (tΕzen), meaning 'of course' or 'naturally,' is extremely common. The kanji ηΆ often gives words the sense of 'being that way by nature.'
Memory Trick
Imagine a campfire burning exactly as expected. Everything happens NATURALLY, just as it should.
Readings
Onyomi: γΌγ³ (zen), γγ³ (nen)
Kunyomi: γγ (shika), γγ-γ (shika-ri)
Example Words
ε½ηΆ
γ¨γγγ (touzen)
Naturally, Of course
θͺηΆ
γγγ (shizen)
Nature
ε
¨ηΆ
γγγγ (zenzen)
Not at all (with negatives)
εΆηΆ
γγγγ (guuzen)
By chance
Example Sentence
θͺηΆγ γ¨γ¦γ ηΎγγγ§γγ
γγγγ γ¨γ¦γ γγ€γγγγ§γγ
shizen ga totemo utsukushii desu
Nature is very beautiful.