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εΊ
Stab, Prick, Pierce
γ (γ), γ (γγ), γ (γ)
JLPT N2
Interesting Fact
The word εΊθΊ« (sashimi), literally meaning 'pierced body,' refers to sliced raw fish. Originally, a fish's fin was pierced into the slices to identify the type of fish being served.
Memory Trick
Imagine accidentally pricking your finger on a rose thorn. That sharp piercing feeling helps you remember εΊ means 'to stab' or 'to prick.'
Readings
Onyomi: γ· (shi)
Kunyomi: γ (γ), γ (γγ), γ (γ)
Example Words
εΊγ
γγ (sasu)
To stab
εΊθΊ«
γγγΏ (sashimi)
Sashimi
εεΊ
γγγ (meishi)
Business card
εΊγγ
γγγ (sasaru)
To stick into
Example Sentence
ζ γ« γ¨γ γ εΊγγγΎγγγ
γγ³ γ« γ¨γ γ γγγγΎγγγ
yubi ni toge ga sasarimashita
A thorn got stuck in my finger.