Practice Sheet
In Heat and in Cold
In Japan, there is an event called "ころもがえ." In many places in Japan, this event is held on the first day of June and October. What do they do on those days? They change into summer/winter clothes! OK, let's try to say that in Japanese with some new kanji.
| Character | Definition |
|---|---|
| 暑 |
ショ, あつい sultry, hot, summer heat |
| 寒 |
カン, さむい cold |
| 洋 |
ヨウ ocean, western style |
| 服 |
フク clothing, admit, obey, discharge |
| 着 |
チャク, ジャク, きる, -ぎ, きせる, -きせ, つく, つける don, arrive, wear, counter for suits of clothing |
| 始 |
シ, はじめる, -はじめる, はじまる commence, begin |
| 終 |
シュウ, おわる, -おわる, おわる, おえる, つい, ついに end, finish |
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