Tenderness
Meanings
Tenderness, Excel, Surpass, Actor, Superiority, Gentleness
On'yomi
γγγ γ
Chinese-derived readings, typically used in compounds.
Kun'yomi
γγ.γγγ γγ.γγγ γΎγ.γ
Native Japanese readings, typically used as standalone words.
Stroke order
εͺ is written in 17 strokes. Diagram from KanjiVG (CC BY-SA 3.0).
About this kanji
εͺ (Tenderness) is taught on WaniKani at level 23 and appears in the JLPT N3 kanji set. It is taught in Japanese elementary school grade 6 as part of the official Joyo kanji list. It ranks #334 in modern newspaper-frequency lists. It is written with 17 strokes.
Other kanji at WaniKani level 23
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