ε
Exert Effort, Study
JLPT N4
Interesting Fact
The kanji ε is most commonly seen in εεΌ· (benkyou), meaning 'study.' Originally, the word carried the idea of forcing yourself to make a strong effort.
Memory Trick
Imagine staying up late studying for an important exam. That hard work and effort help you remember ε.
Readings
Onyomi: γγ³ (ben)
Kunyomi:
Example Words
εεΌ·
γΉγγγγ (benkyou)
Study
εε¦
γΉγγγ (bengaku)
Academic study
ε€ε
γγγΉγ (kinben)
Diligence
εε±
γΉγγγ (benrei)
Devotion to work
Example Sentence
ζ―ζ₯ ζ₯ζ¬θͺγ εεΌ·γγ¦γγΎγγ
γΎγγ«γ‘ γ«γ»γγγ γΉγγγγγγ¦γγΎγγ
mainichi nihongo o benkyou shiteimasu
I study Japanese every day.