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ε€
Work, Diligence
γ€γ¨γγ (tsutomeru), γ€γ¨γΎγ (tsutomaru)
JLPT N3
Interesting Fact
ε€ is commonly seen in workplace vocabulary such as ε€ε (work duty), ιε€ (commuting), and ε€ε (diligence). It's one of the most useful kanji for working adults in Japan.
Memory Trick
Imagine someone showing up to work every single day without missing a shift. Their dedication and hard work represent ε€.
Readings
Onyomi: γγ³ (kin), γ΄γ³ (gon)
Kunyomi: γ€γ¨γγ (tsutomeru), γ€γ¨γΎγ (tsutomaru)
Example Words
ε€ε
γγγ (kinmu)
Work duty
ιε€
γ€γγγ (tsuukin)
Commuting
ε€ε
γγγΉγ (kinben)
Diligence
ε€γγ
γ€γ¨γγ (tsutomeru)
To work for
Example Sentence
η§γ―ζ±δΊ¬γ§ε€εγγ¦γγΎγγ
γγγ γ― γ¨γγγγ γ§ γγγ γγ¦ γγΎγγ
watashi wa Toukyou de kinmu shite imasu
I work in Tokyo.