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θΆ…

Super, Exceed

こ (γˆγ‚‹), こ (す)

JLPT N2

Interesting Fact

Modern Japanese uses θΆ… as an informal intensifier, much like 'super' in English. Young people often say γ€ŽθΆ…γ‹γ‚γ„γ„οΌγ€ ('Super cute!') or γ€ŽθΆ…γŠγ„γ—γ„οΌγ€ ('Super delicious!').

Memory Trick

Imagine a superhero leaping over a huge wall in a single jump. Going beyond the limit helps you remember θΆ… means 'to exceed' or 'super.'

Readings

Onyomi: チョウ (chou)

Kunyomi: こ (γˆγ‚‹), こ (す)

Example Words

θΆ…γˆγ‚‹
γ“γˆγ‚‹ (koeru)
To exceed
θΆ…ι«˜ι€Ÿ
けょうこうそく (choukousoku)
Ultra-high speed
θΆ…ιŸ³ζ³’
γ‘γ‚‡γ†γŠγ‚“γ± (chouonpa)
Ultrasound
θΆ…ζΊ€ε“‘
けょうまんいん (choumanin)
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Example Sentence

ζ°—ζΈ© は 三十度 γ‚’ θΆ…γˆγΎγ—γŸγ€‚

γγŠγ‚“ は γ•γ‚“γ˜γ‚…γ†γ© γ‚’ γ“γˆγΎγ—γŸγ€‚

kion wa sanjuudo o koemashita

The temperature exceeded 30 degrees.

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