η±
JLPT N3
Reason, origin
Readings
Onβyomi: γ¦, γ¦γ¦ (yu, yΕ«)
Kunβyomi: γγ (yoshi)
β’ γγ β reason, cause, significance, grounds
Structure
Composition:
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Detailed Explanation
Vocabulary
ηη±
γγγ
reason
θͺη±
γγγ
freedom
η±ζ₯
γγγ
origin
η΅η±
γγγ
via
δΈη±
γ΅γ
inconvenience
Example Sentences
ηη±γθͺ¬ζγγΎγγ
γγγ γ γγ€γγ γγΎγγ
I explain the reason.
θͺη±γε₯½γγ§γγ
γγγ γ γγ γ§γγ
I like freedom.
η±ζ₯γη₯γγΎγγ
γγγ γ γγγΎγγ
I know the origin.
ι§
γη΅η±γγΎγγ
γγ γ γγγ γγΎγγ
I go via the station.
δΈη±γ§γγ
γ΅γ γ§γγ
It is inconvenient.
Cultural Note
πΈ η± embodies a deep concept in Japanese culture β the origin or underlying reason (γγγ / ηη±) behind things.
β’ It appears in θͺη± (γγγ), meaning freedom, where the concept implies acting according to oneβs own origin or reason.
β’ The expression η±η· (γγγγ) means ancestry or historical origin, reflecting how Japanese people value roots and history.
β’ In classical language, η± (γγ) was used elegantly to mean reason, story, or connection, often appearing in poems and formal writings.
Thus, η± connects past and present, cause and effect, symbolizing the Japanese appreciation of origins, authenticity, and purpose.
β’ It appears in θͺη± (γγγ), meaning freedom, where the concept implies acting according to oneβs own origin or reason.
β’ The expression η±η· (γγγγ) means ancestry or historical origin, reflecting how Japanese people value roots and history.
β’ In classical language, η± (γγ) was used elegantly to mean reason, story, or connection, often appearing in poems and formal writings.
Thus, η± connects past and present, cause and effect, symbolizing the Japanese appreciation of origins, authenticity, and purpose.