ε
JLPT N4
Move, motion, change, act, operate
Readings
Onβyomi: γγ¦ (dou)
Kunβyomi: γγ(γ), γγ(γγ) (ugo(ku), ugo(kasu))
γγ-γ β to move
γγ-γγ β to move (something)
Structure
Composition:
Purchase the course for full access of this content.
Detailed Explanation
Vocabulary
εγ
γγγ
to move
εη©
γ©γγΆγ€
animal
θ‘ε
γγγ©γ
action
ιε
γγγ©γ
exercise
ζ΄»ε
γγ€γ©γ
activity
Example Sentences
δ½γεγγγΎγγ
γγγ γ γγγγγΎγγ
I move my body.
εη©γε₯½γγ§γγ
γ©γγΆγ€ γ γγ γ§γγ
I like animals.
Cultural Note
β‘ ε (motion / movement) reflects Japanese cultural emphasis on effort, action, and functionality:
1. Physical Activity:
o Words like ιε show the importance of exercise and maintaining health.
2. Technology & Automation:
o θͺεθ» (automobile) and εε (power) highlight Japanβs focus on mechanical and technological efficiency.
3. Philosophy & Daily Life:
o Motion and change (ε) are central in many idioms, e.g., εγγ¬θ¨Όζ (unmoving evidence) or ζγ―εγ (time moves on).
1. Physical Activity:
o Words like ιε show the importance of exercise and maintaining health.
2. Technology & Automation:
o θͺεθ» (automobile) and εε (power) highlight Japanβs focus on mechanical and technological efficiency.
3. Philosophy & Daily Life:
o Motion and change (ε) are central in many idioms, e.g., εγγ¬θ¨Όζ (unmoving evidence) or ζγ―εγ (time moves on).