ε
JLPT N4
Origin, former
Readings
Onβyomi: γ²γ³, γ¬γ³ (gen, gan)
Kunβyomi: γγ¨ (moto)
β’ γγ¨ (moto) β origin, base, foundation, former
Structure
Composition:
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Detailed Explanation
Vocabulary
ε
ζ°
γγγ
healthy
ε
γ
γγ¨γγ¨
originally
ε
εΉ΄
γγγγ
first year
ε
ι¦
γγγγ
head of state
ε
ιγ
γγ¨γ©γγ
as before
Example Sentences
ε
ζ°γ§γγ
γγγ γ§γγ
I am fine.
ε
γ
ζ₯ζ¬δΊΊγ§γγ
γγ¨γγ¨ γ«γ»γγγ γ§γγ
I was originally Japanese.
Cultural Note
π ε
is central to Japanese culture in several ways:
β’ Represents origin and source, reflecting the importance of beginnings in thought, tradition, and spiritual contexts.
β’ ε ζ° (health/energy) shows the cultural emphasis on vitality and well-being.
β’ Used in New Year terms like ε ζ₯ and ε ζ¦, highlighting the significance of fresh starts and renewal in Japanese society.
β’ In finance and formal language, ε ζ¬ indicates foundational value, again linking to the idea of βsourceβ or βbasis.β
β’ Represents origin and source, reflecting the importance of beginnings in thought, tradition, and spiritual contexts.
β’ ε ζ° (health/energy) shows the cultural emphasis on vitality and well-being.
β’ Used in New Year terms like ε ζ₯ and ε ζ¦, highlighting the significance of fresh starts and renewal in Japanese society.
β’ In finance and formal language, ε ζ¬ indicates foundational value, again linking to the idea of βsourceβ or βbasis.β