ε
JLPT N3
Turn, time
Readings
Onβyomi: γ«γ€ (kai)
Kunβyomi: γΎγ(γ), γΎγ(γ) (mawa(ru), mawa(su))
β’ γΎγ(γ) β to turn, to revolve, to go around
β’ γΎγ(γ) β to turn something, to rotate, to circulate
Structure
Composition:
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Detailed Explanation
Vocabulary
εγ
γΎγγ
turn
εζ°
γγγγ
number of times
δ»ε
γγγγ
this time
εθ»’
γγγ¦γ
rotation
δΈε
γγ£γγ
once
Example Sentences
ε°ηγεγγΎγγ
γ‘γγ
γ γ γΎγγγΎγγ
The earth turns.
εζ°γζ°γγΎγγ
γγγγ γ γγγγΎγγ
I count the number of times.
δ»εγ―ζεγ§γγ
γγγγ γ― γγγγ γ§γγ
This time it is a success.
εθ»’γγΎγγ
γγγ¦γ γγΎγγ
It rotates.
δΈεγ γγ§γγ
γγ£γγ γ γ γ§γγ
Only once.
Cultural Note
π In Japanese culture, ε often symbolizes cycles, repetition, and renewal.
β’ Festivals and traditional events that occur yearly are seen as βεγε£η―β (turning of the seasons).
β’ In business and everyday speech, itβs a polite counter for meetings, events, or chances β e.g., 欑ε (γγγ / next time) or δ»ε (γγγγ / this time).
β’ Itβs also used spiritually β in Buddhism, εεοΌγγγοΌ means βturning oneβs meritβ to others, representing the cycle of giving and compassion.
β’ Festivals and traditional events that occur yearly are seen as βεγε£η―β (turning of the seasons).
β’ In business and everyday speech, itβs a polite counter for meetings, events, or chances β e.g., 欑ε (γγγ / next time) or δ»ε (γγγγ / this time).
β’ Itβs also used spiritually β in Buddhism, εεοΌγγγοΌ means βturning oneβs meritβ to others, representing the cycle of giving and compassion.