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ζ
Worship, Bow, Humbly
γγ (γ)
JLPT N2
Interesting Fact
When visiting a Shinto shrine, worshippers typically bow twice, clap twice, and bow once more. The kanji ζ appears in words such as εζ (visiting a shrine) and η€Όζ (worship).
Memory Trick
Imagine respectfully bowing with your hands together in front of a shrine. That act of reverence helps you remember ζ means 'to worship' or 'to bow.'
Readings
Onyomi: γγ€ (hai)
Kunyomi: γγ (γ)
Example Words
εζ
γγγ±γ (sanpai)
Shrine visit
η€Όζ
γγγ―γ (reihai)
Worship
ζθ¦
γ―γγγ (haiken)
Humbly look
ζγ
γγγ (ogamu)
To worship
Example Sentence
εθ©£ γ§ η₯η€Ύ γ εζγγΎγγγ
γ―γ€γγγ§ γ§ γγγγ γ γγγ±γγγΎγγγ
hatsumoude de jinja o sanpai shimashita
I visited a shrine for New Year's prayers.