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ζ
Star
γ»γ (hoshi)
JLPT N2
Interesting Fact
Every July, Japan celebrates the Tanabata Festival, where people write wishes on colorful strips of paper inspired by the meeting of the stars Vega and Altair across the Milky Way.
Memory Trick
Imagine looking up at a sky filled with bright, sparkling stars on a clear summer night. Those shining lights help you remember ζ means 'star.'
Readings
Onyomi: γ»γ€ (sei), γ·γ§γ¦ (shou)
Kunyomi: γ»γ (hoshi)
Example Words
ζ
γ»γ (hoshi)
Star
ζζ
γγγγ (wakusei)
Planet
ζ΅γζ
γͺγγγΌγ (nagareboshi)
Shooting star
ζεΊ§
γγγ (seiza)
Constellation
Example Sentence
δ»ε€ γ― ζ γ γγ θ¦γγΎγγ
γγγ γ― γ»γ γ γγ γΏγγΎγγ
konya wa hoshi ga yoku miemasu
The stars are clearly visible tonight.