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粒
Grain, Particle, Drop
つぶ (tsubu)
JLPT N2
Interesting Fact
Rice is central to Japanese culture, and 粒 is the counter for small grains and droplets. The word 米粒 literally means 'a grain of rice.'
Memory Trick
Imagine holding a single grain of rice between your fingers. That tiny grain helps you remember 粒 means 'grain' or 'particle.'
Readings
Onyomi: リュウ (ryuu)
Kunyomi: つぶ (tsubu)
Example Words
粒
つぶ (tsubu)
Grain
米粒
こめつぶ (kometsubu)
Grain of rice
雨粒
あまつぶ (amatsubu)
Raindrop
粒子
りゅうし (ryuushi)
Particle
Example Sentence
雨粒 が 窓 に 当たっています。
あまつぶ が まど に あたっています。
amatsubu ga mado ni atatteimasu
Raindrops are hitting the window.