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ε
You, Lord
γγΏ (kimi)
JLPT N3
Interesting Fact
ε is commonly used as the honorific suffix ο½ε (-kun), often used for boys, younger colleagues, or close friends. Historically, it also meant 'lord' or 'ruler.'
Memory Trick
Imagine a young prince everyone respectfully calls 'Kimi-sama.' A prince or someone you're addressing as 'you' helps you remember ε.
Readings
Onyomi: γ―γ³ (kun)
Kunyomi: γγΏ (kimi)
Example Words
ε
γγΏ (kimi)
You
εδΈ»
γγγγ
(kunshu)
Monarch
εθ¨
γγγγ (kunrin)
To reign
εγγ‘
γγΏγγ‘ (kimitachi)
You (plural)
Example Sentence
εγ―ζ₯ζ¬θͺγδΈζγ§γγγ
γγΏ γ― γ«γ»γγ γ γγγγ γ§γ γγ
kimi wa nihongo ga jouzu desu ne
You're good at Japanese.