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省
Ministry, Reflect, Save
かえり.みる, はぶ.く
JLPT N2
Interesting Fact
Most Japanese government departments end with the kanji 省, such as 外務省 (Ministry of Foreign Affairs) and 文部科学省 (Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology).
Memory Trick
Imagine a government ministry where officials carefully reflect on important decisions before acting. That thoughtful place helps you remember 省 means 'ministry' or 'to reflect.'
Readings
Onyomi: ショウ (shou), セイ (sei)
Kunyomi: かえり.みる, はぶ.く
Example Words
省略
しょうりゃく (shouryaku)
Omission
反省
はんせい (hansei)
Reflection
外務省
がいむしょう (gaimushou)
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
節約する
せつやくする (setsuyaku suru)
To save
Example Sentence
失敗 を 反省 しました。
しっぱい を はんせい しました。
shippai o hansei shimashita
I reflected on my mistake.