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Sweets, Confectionery
JLPT N2
Interesting Fact
Traditional Japanese sweets, called εθε (wagashi), are carefully crafted to reflect the seasons and are often served during tea ceremonies.
Memory Trick
Imagine delicious sweets growing like fruit under the grass (θΉ). Whenever you see this kanji, think of colorful Japanese desserts.
Readings
Onyomi: γ« (ka)
Kunyomi:
Example Words
θε
γγ (kashi)
Sweets
εθε
γγγ (wagashi)
Japanese sweets
ζ΄θε
γγγγ (yougashi)
Western sweets
θ£½θ
γγγ (seika)
Confectionery making
Example Sentence
εθε γ― γθΆ γ« γγ εγγΎγγ
γγγ γ― γγ‘γ γ« γγ γγγΎγγ
wagashi wa ocha ni yoku aimasu
Japanese sweets go well with tea.