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雑
miscellaneous · rough · mixed · various
N2On: ざつ、ぞう
Memory Aid
The left component is 糸 (thread). The right side looks like a complicated, jumbled mess, bringing to mind a miscellaneous collection of items or a rough, unorganized state.
Vocabulary
雑談ざつだんchat, small talk
複雑ふくざつcomplex, complicated
雑草ざっそうweeds
雑貨ざっかmiscellaneous goods, general merchandise
雑用ざつようodd jobs, chores
Example Sentences
休憩中に雑談をしました。
We had a chat during the break.
庭に雑草がたくさん生えています。
Many weeds are growing in the garden.
この仕事は少し複雑です。
This job is a little complicated.
毎週、色々な雑誌を読みます。
I read various magazines every week.