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ι
Top, Summit, Receive
γγγ -γ (itada-ku), γγγ γ (itadaki)
JLPT N3
Interesting Fact
The humble verb ι γ (γγγ γ) literally means 'to receive,' but it is also said before meals in Japan as γγγγ γγΎγγ, expressing gratitude to everyone involved in preparing the food.
Memory Trick
Imagine standing on the TOP of a mountain and RECEIVING a gift from the sky. The mountain's SUMMIT helps you remember ι .
Readings
Onyomi: γγ§γ¦ (chou)
Kunyomi: γγγ -γ (itada-ku), γγγ γ (itadaki)
Example Words
ι γ
γγγ γ (itadaku)
To receive (humble)
ε±±ι
γγγ‘γγ (sanchou)
Mountain summit
ι δΈ
γ‘γγγγγ (choujou)
Peak, Top
η΅Άι
γγ£γ‘γγ (zecchou)
Peak, Climax
Example Sentence
ε ηγγ ζ¬γ ι γγΎγγγ
γγγγγγ γ»γγ γγγ γγΎγγγ
sensei kara hon o itadakimashita
I received a book from my teacher.