θ
Think, Consider
γγγ(γγ) (kangaeru)
JLPT N4
Interesting Fact
The kanji θ appears in εθ (sankou), meaning 'reference,' and θε€ε¦ (koukogaku), meaning 'archaeology.' It is closely connected to thinking and analysis.
Memory Trick
Imagine sitting at a desk thinking carefully before answering a difficult question. That deep consideration helps you remember θ means 'think.'
Readings
Onyomi: γ³γ¦ (kou)
Kunyomi: γγγ(γγ) (kangaeru)
Example Words
θγγ
γγγγγ (kangaeru)
To think
εθ
γγγγ (sankou)
Reference
ζθ
γγγ (shikou)
Thought
θε€ε¦
γγγγγ (koukogaku)
Archaeology
Example Sentence
ε°γ θγγγγ¦γγ γγγ
γγγ γγγγγγγ¦γγ γγγ
sukoshi kangaesasete kudasai
Please let me think for a moment.