ζ
JLPT N4
Hold, have, possess
Readings
Onβyomi: γΈ (ji)
Kunβyomi: γ(γ€) (mo(tsu))
γ-γ€ β to hold, to carry, to have
Structure
Composition:
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Detailed Explanation
Vocabulary
ζγ€
γγ€
to hold
ζ°ζγ‘
γγγ‘
feeling
ζζ
γγγ
possession
ζε
γγγ
bringing
ζ―ζ
γγ
support
Example Sentences
θ·η©γζγ‘γΎγγ
γ«γγ€ γ γγ‘γΎγγ
I carry luggage.
ζ°ζγ‘γεγγγΎγγ
γγγ‘ γ γγγγΎγγ
I understand the feeling.
Cultural Note
β ζ (hold / possess) reflects Japanese cultural nuances:
1. Politeness & Action:
o Daily phrases like ζγ€ are used in polite contexts when handing or holding items, reflecting respectful interaction.
2. Ownership & Responsibility:
o Words like δΏζ and ζζ highlight the cultural value of careful management and responsibility.
3. Practical Life:
o The kanji frequently appears in manual, everyday actions, showing the integration of hand actions into language.
1. Politeness & Action:
o Daily phrases like ζγ€ are used in polite contexts when handing or holding items, reflecting respectful interaction.
2. Ownership & Responsibility:
o Words like δΏζ and ζζ highlight the cultural value of careful management and responsibility.
3. Practical Life:
o The kanji frequently appears in manual, everyday actions, showing the integration of hand actions into language.