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ε²
Surround, Enclose
γγ (γ), γγ (γ)
JLPT N2
Interesting Fact
The traditional Japanese board game ε²η’ (Igo) gets its name from this kanji because players surround their opponent's stones to capture territory.
Memory Trick
Imagine building a fence around a field to protect it. The outer box completely surrounds everything inside, helping you remember ε² means 'to surround.'
Readings
Onyomi: γ€ (i)
Kunyomi: γγ (γ), γγ (γ)
Example Words
ε²γ
γγγ (kakomu)
To surround
ε²η’
γγ (igo)
The game Go
η―ε²
γ―γγ (hani)
Range
ε
ε²
γ»γγ (houi)
Encirclement
Example Sentence
εγ©γγγ‘ γ ε η γ ε²γΏγΎγγγ
γγ©γγγ‘ γ γγγγ γ γγγΏγΎγγγ
kodomotachi ga sensei o kakomimashita
The children surrounded the teacher.