ηΎ
JLPT N5
Hundred
Readings
Onβyomi: γγ£γ― (hyaku)
Detailed Explanation
Vocabulary
ηΎ
γ²γγ
hundred
ηΎε
γ²γγγγ
hundred yen
ηΎεΉ΄
γ²γγγγ
hundred years
ζ°ηΎ
γγγ²γγ
several hundred
ηΎδΊΊ
γ²γγγ«γ
hundred people
Example Sentences
ηΎεγγγΎγγ
γ²γγγγ γγγΎγγ
I have one hundred yen.
ηΎεΉ΄ηΆγγΎγγ
γ²γγγγ γ€γ₯γγΎγγ
It lasts a hundred years.
ηΎδΊΊιγΎγγΎγγγ
γ²γγγ«γ γγ€γΎγγΎγγγ
A hundred people gathered.
Cultural Note
π ηΎ symbolizes abundance, perfection, and longevity in Japanese culture.
1. Symbol of Completeness:
o ηΎ represents βa full count,β like saying βa hundred percentβ β perfection or completeness.
o In schools, ηΎηΉ (γ²γγγ¦γ) means β100 points,β i.e., a perfect score.
2. Longevity & Celebration:
o ηΎζ³οΌγ²γγγγοΌ means β100 years old.β
o Reaching 100 years is an occasion for national celebration in Japan β centenarians often receive letters from the Prime Minister.
3. Common Expressions:
o ηΎθγ―δΈθ¦γ«γγγοΌγ²γγγΆγγ―γγ£γγγ«γγγοΌ
β βSeeing once is better than hearing a hundred times.β
(Equivalent of βSeeing is believing.β)
o This phrase shows Japanβs cultural value on direct experience.
4. Symbol in Shrines and Art:
o The character ηΎ often appears in calligraphy and good luck charms, symbolizing prosperity and full life.
1. Symbol of Completeness:
o ηΎ represents βa full count,β like saying βa hundred percentβ β perfection or completeness.
o In schools, ηΎηΉ (γ²γγγ¦γ) means β100 points,β i.e., a perfect score.
2. Longevity & Celebration:
o ηΎζ³οΌγ²γγγγοΌ means β100 years old.β
o Reaching 100 years is an occasion for national celebration in Japan β centenarians often receive letters from the Prime Minister.
3. Common Expressions:
o ηΎθγ―δΈθ¦γ«γγγοΌγ²γγγΆγγ―γγ£γγγ«γγγοΌ
β βSeeing once is better than hearing a hundred times.β
(Equivalent of βSeeing is believing.β)
o This phrase shows Japanβs cultural value on direct experience.
4. Symbol in Shrines and Art:
o The character ηΎ often appears in calligraphy and good luck charms, symbolizing prosperity and full life.