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θ£
Supplement, Assist, Compensate
γγγͺ (γ)
JLPT N2
Interesting Fact
The kanji θ£ appears frequently in healthcare, education, and business. Words like θ£ε© (assistance) and θ£θΆ³ (supplementary explanation) are very common in formal Japanese.
Memory Trick
Imagine helping a friend carry a heavy box because they cannot do it alone. Supporting someone helps you remember θ£ means 'to assist' or 'supplement.'
Readings
Onyomi: γ (ho)
Kunyomi: γγγͺ (γ)
Example Words
θ£ε©
γ»γγ (hojo)
Assistance
θ£θΆ³
γ»γγ (hosoku)
Supplement
θ£γ
γγγͺγ (oginau)
To make up for
εθ£
γγγ» (kouho)
Candidate
Example Sentence
ε η γ θͺ¬ζ γ θ£θΆ³γγΎγγγ
γγγγ γ γγ€γγ γ γ»γγγγΎγγγ
sensei ga setsumei o hosoku shimashita
The teacher added a supplementary explanation.