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ζ³
Spring, Fountain
γγγΏ (izumi)
JLPT N2
Interesting Fact
Japan is famous for its thousands of natural hot springs (ζΈ©ζ³, onsen). The kanji ζ³ originally means a natural spring, the source from which fresh water flows.
Memory Trick
Imagine crystal-clear water bubbling up naturally from the ground. That fresh spring helps you remember ζ³ means 'spring' or 'fountain.'
Readings
Onyomi: γ»γ³ (sen)
Kunyomi: γγγΏ (izumi)
Example Words
ζ³
γγγΏ (izumi)
Spring
ζΈ©ζ³
γγγγ (onsen)
Hot spring
ζ³ζ°΄
γγγγ (sensui)
Spring water
ι±ζ³
γγγγ (kousen)
Mineral spring
Example Sentence
ζΈ©ζ³ γ§ γγ£γγ ιγγγΎγγγ
γγγγ γ§ γγ£γγ γγγγΎγγγ
onsen de yukkuri sugoshimashita
I relaxed at a hot spring.