η
JLPT N3
Ball, sphere
Readings
Onβyomi: γγ₯γ¦ (kyΕ«)
Kunβyomi: γγΎ (tama)
β’ γγΎ β ball, sphere, globe
Structure
Composition:
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Detailed Explanation
Vocabulary
ιη
γγγ
γ
baseball
ε°η
γ‘γγ
γ
earth
ηζ
γγ
γγ
ball game
ι»η
γ§γγγ
γ
light bulb
εη
γ―γγγ
γ
hemisphere
Example Sentences
ιηγγγΎγγ
γγγ
γ γ γγΎγγ
I play baseball.
ε°ηγ―δΈΈγγ§γγ
γ‘γγ
γ γ― γΎγγ γ§γγ
The Earth is round.
ηζ倧δΌγ§γγ
γγ
γγ γγγγ γ§γγ
It is a ball game tournament.
ι»ηγζΏγγΎγγ
γ§γγγ
γ γ γγγΎγγ
I change the light bulb.
εηγ§γγ
γ―γγγ
γ γ§γγ
It is a hemisphere.
Cultural Note
π η embodies the idea of perfection, balance, and harmony β qualities associated with roundness in Japanese aesthetics.
β’ The circle (ε, γΎγ) and sphere (η) symbolize completeness and continuity in both art and philosophy.
β’ In sports like ιη (baseball) and εη (table tennis), η connects to teamwork and precision β important values in Japanese culture.
β’ The term ε°η (Earth) also reflects a sense of unity and coexistence, reminding us that all life shares one beautiful, round planet.
β’ The circle (ε, γΎγ) and sphere (η) symbolize completeness and continuity in both art and philosophy.
β’ In sports like ιη (baseball) and εη (table tennis), η connects to teamwork and precision β important values in Japanese culture.
β’ The term ε°η (Earth) also reflects a sense of unity and coexistence, reminding us that all life shares one beautiful, round planet.