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Beginning, Cord, Thread

お (o)

JLPT N3

Interesting Fact

The common word 一緒 (issho), meaning 'together,' literally comes from the idea of several threads tied into one cord.

Memory Trick

Imagine tying many THREADS together into one strong rope. That rope marks the BEGINNING of working TOGETHER.

Readings

Onyomi: ショ (sho), チョ (cho)

Kunyomi: お (o)

Example Words

一緒
いっしょ (issho)
Together
(o)
Cord, String
情緒
じょうちょ (joucho)
Emotion, Atmosphere
端緒
たんしょ (tansho)
Beginning, Clue

Example Sentence

一緒に 勉強しましょう。

いっしょに べんきょうしましょう。

issho ni benkyou shimashou

Let's study together.

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