Penal
Meanings
Penal, Chastise, Punish, Discipline
On'yomi
γ‘γγ
Chinese-derived readings, typically used in compounds.
Kun'yomi
γ.γγγ γ.γγγ γ.γγγγ
Native Japanese readings, typically used as standalone words.
Stroke order
ζ² is written in 18 strokes. Diagram from KanjiVG (CC BY-SA 3.0).
About this kanji
ζ² (Penal) is taught on WaniKani at level 43 and appears in the JLPT N1 kanji set. It is taught in Japanese secondary school as part of the official Joyo kanji list. It ranks #1303 in modern newspaper-frequency lists. It is written with 18 strokes.
Other kanji at WaniKani level 43
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