Dwell
Meanings
Dwell, Reside, Live, Inhabit
On'yomi
γγ γγ γ’γ γγ γ‘γ γ
Chinese-derived readings, typically used in compounds.
Kun'yomi
γ.γγ γ.γΎγγ -γ.γΎγ
Native Japanese readings, typically used as standalone words.
Stroke order
δ½ is written in 7 strokes. Diagram from KanjiVG (CC BY-SA 3.0).
About this kanji
δ½ (Dwell) is taught on WaniKani at level 8 and appears in the JLPT N4 kanji set. It is taught in Japanese elementary school grade 3 as part of the official Joyo kanji list. It ranks #270 in modern newspaper-frequency lists. It is written with 7 strokes.
Other kanji at WaniKani level 8
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