η©Ί
JLPT N4
Sky, empty
Readings
Onβyomi: γ―γ¦ (kuu)
Kunβyomi: γγ, γ(γ), γ.γγ, γγ (sora, a(ku), a.keru.kara)
β’ γγ (sora) β sky
β’ γ.γ (a.ku) β to be empty, vacant (intransitive)
β’ γ.γγ (a.keru) β to empty, clear (transitive)
β’ γγ (kara) β empty
Structure
Composition:
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Detailed Explanation
Vocabulary
η©Ί
γγ
sky
η©Ίζ°
γγγ
air
η©ΊζΈ―
γγγγ
airport
ιη©Ί
γγγγ
blue sky
η©ΊεΈ
γγγγ
empty seat
Example Sentences
η©Ίγιγγ§γγ
γγ γ γγγ γ§γγ
The sky is blue.
η©Ίζ°γγγγγ§γγ
γγγ γ γγγ γ§γγ
The air is clean.
Cultural Note
π η©Ί carries deep significance in Japanese culture:
β’ Literal: the sky, air, and open spaces are central in traditional poetry (haiku) and art.
β’ Philosophical / Religious: In Buddhism, η©Ί (ku / ΕΕ«nyatΔ) represents emptiness, impermanence, and the void β a core concept in Zen thought.
β’ Practical use: η©Ί is used in everyday life for vacant seats, empty containers, airports, and more.
It beautifully combines the physical and metaphysical sense of emptiness, bridging daily life with philosophy.
β’ Literal: the sky, air, and open spaces are central in traditional poetry (haiku) and art.
β’ Philosophical / Religious: In Buddhism, η©Ί (ku / ΕΕ«nyatΔ) represents emptiness, impermanence, and the void β a core concept in Zen thought.
β’ Practical use: η©Ί is used in everyday life for vacant seats, empty containers, airports, and more.
It beautifully combines the physical and metaphysical sense of emptiness, bridging daily life with philosophy.