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符
Symbol, Sign, Token
JLPT N2
Interesting Fact
Train tickets in Japan often include the kanji ε符 (kippu), one of the most common words containing 符. Although IC cards are widespread today, the word ε符 is still used every day.
Memory Trick
Imagine holding a train ticket with a special symbol printed on it. That ticket helps you remember 符 means 'symbol' or 'token.'
Readings
Onyomi: γ (fu)
Kunyomi:
Example Words
ε符
γγ£γ· (kippu)
Ticket
符ε·
γ΅γγ (fugou)
Symbol, Code
ζε·η¬¦
γγγγγ΅ (angoufu)
Code symbol
ι³η¬¦
γγγ· (onpu)
Musical note
Example Sentence
ι§ γ§ ε符 γ θ²·γγΎγγγ
γγ γ§ γγ£γ· γ γγγΎγγγ
eki de kippu o kaimashita
I bought a train ticket at the station.