ζ―
JLPT N3
scenery
Readings
Onβyomi: γ±γ€ (kei)
Kunβyomi: γγ (kage)
β’ γγ β light, shadow, scenery (poetic use)
Structure
Composition:
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Detailed Explanation
Vocabulary
ζ―θ²
γγγ
scenery
ι’¨ζ―
γ΅γγγ
landscape
ε€ζ―
γγγ
night view
ε
ζ―
γγγγ
sight
θζ―
γ―γγγ
background
Example Sentences
ζ―θ²γγγγγ§γγ
γγγ γ γγγ γ§γγ
The scenery is beautiful.
ι’¨ζ―γ§γγ
γ΅γγγ γ§γγ
It is a landscape.
ε€ζ―γ§γγ
γγγ γ§γγ
It is a night view.
ε
ζ―γ§γγ
γγγγ γ§γγ
It is a sight.
θζ―γ§γγ
γ―γγγ γ§γγ
It is background.
Cultural Note
π ζ― appears often in traditional Japanese aesthetics β like γι’¨ζ―γ (fΕ«kei, natural scenery) or γη΅Άζ―γ (zekkei, magnificent view). It reflects mono no aware β an appreciation for the fleeting beauty of nature. The kanji is also used in names, symbolizing brightness and clarity.