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η
Steal, Theft
γ¬γ-γ (nusu-mu)
JLPT N3
Interesting Fact
Japan has one of the world's lowest crime rates, but you'll still see signs warning against ηι£ (theft) at bicycle parking areas and train stations.
Memory Trick
Imagine a THIEF quietly taking a bicycle in the middle of the night. The act of STEALING is η.
Readings
Onyomi: γγ¦ (tou)
Kunyomi: γ¬γ-γ (nusu-mu)
Example Words
ηγ
γ¬γγ (nusumu)
To steal
ηι£
γ¨γγͺγ (tounan)
Theft
εΌ·η
γγγ¨γ (goutou)
Robbery
ηδ½
γ¨γγγ (tousaku)
Plagiarism
Example Sentence
θͺθ»’θ»γ ηγΎγγΎγγγ
γγ¦γγγγ γ¬γγΎγγΎγγγ
jitensha ga nusumaremashita
My bicycle was stolen.