ζΆ
JLPT N3
Extinguish, disappear
Readings
Onβyomi: γ·γ§γ¦ (shΕ)
Kunβyomi: γ(γγ), γ(γ) (ki(eru), ke(su))
β’ γ(γγ) β to disappear, go out
β’ γ(γ) β to erase, extinguish, turn off
Structure
Composition:
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Detailed Explanation
Vocabulary
ζΆγγ
γγγ
disappear
ζΆγ
γγ
erase
ζΆθ²»
γγγγ²
consumption
ζΆι²
γγγγΌγ
fire fighting
解ζΆ
γγγγγ
resolution
Example Sentences
η―γγζΆγγΎγγ
γγγ γ γγγΎγγ
The light goes out.
εγζΆγγΎγγ
γ γ γγγΎγγ
I erase the letters.
ζΆθ²»γε’γγΎγγ
γγγγ² γ γ΅γγΎγγ
Consumption increases.
ζΆι²ε£«γ§γγ
γγγγΌγγ γ§γγ
He is a firefighter.
ει‘γ解ζΆγγΎγγ
γγγ γ γ γγγγγ γγΎγγ
I resolve the problem.
Cultural Note
π₯ ζΆ reflects both practical and abstract concepts of removal in Japanese culture.
β’ Itβs used in daily life for turning off lights, extinguishing fire, and deleting things, highlighting precision and order.
β’ In broader contexts (ζΆζ» , ζΆζ₯΅η), it shows the value of controlling presence or absence, aligning with the cultural appreciation for clarity, cleanliness, and subtlety.
β’ The kanji also appears in idioms and compound words emphasizing change, elimination, or completion.
β’ Itβs used in daily life for turning off lights, extinguishing fire, and deleting things, highlighting precision and order.
β’ In broader contexts (ζΆζ» , ζΆζ₯΅η), it shows the value of controlling presence or absence, aligning with the cultural appreciation for clarity, cleanliness, and subtlety.
β’ The kanji also appears in idioms and compound words emphasizing change, elimination, or completion.