ζ
JLPT N3
Decide, cut off
Readings
Onβyomi: γγ³ (dan)
Kunβyomi: γ(γ€), γγ¨γ(γ) (ta(tsu), kotowa(ru))
β’ γ(γ€) β to cut off, to sever
β’ γγ¨γ(γ) β to refuse, to decline
Structure
Composition:
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Detailed Explanation
Vocabulary
ζγ
γγ¨γγ
refuse
ε€ζ
γ―γγ γ
judgment
δΈζ
γ‘γ
γγ γ
interruption
ζηΆ
γ γγγ
absolutely
ζ±Ίζ
γγ€γ γ
decision
Example Sentences
η³γεΊγζγγΎγγ
γγγγ§ γ γγ¨γγγΎγγ
I refuse the offer.
ε€ζγγΎγγ
γ―γγ γ γγΎγγ
I judge.
δΌθ°γδΈζγγΎγγ
γγγ γ γ‘γ
γγ γ γγΎγγ
I interrupt the meeting.
ζηΆθ―γγ§γγ
γ γγγ γγ γ§γγ
It is absolutely better.
ζ±ΊζγγΎγγ
γγ€γ γ γγΎγγ
I make a decision.
Cultural Note
βοΈ ζ emphasizes the Japanese value of decisive action, clarity, and responsibility.
β’ It appears in contexts of decision-making, refusal, and severing ties (ζγ, ζεΏ΅, δΈζ).
β’ The kanji reflects a cultural understanding of resoluteness, moral clarity, and the importance of clear boundaries.
β’ It symbolizes the courage to make a choice or break from something, which is respected in personal, social, and professional life.
β’ It appears in contexts of decision-making, refusal, and severing ties (ζγ, ζεΏ΅, δΈζ).
β’ The kanji reflects a cultural understanding of resoluteness, moral clarity, and the importance of clear boundaries.
β’ It symbolizes the courage to make a choice or break from something, which is respected in personal, social, and professional life.