Life
Meanings
Life, Genuine, Birth
On'yomi
γγγ γγγ
Chinese-derived readings, typically used in compounds.
Kun'yomi
γ.γγγ γ.γγγ γ.γγγ γ.γΎγγγ γγΎ.γγγ γ.γΎγγ γγΎγγ γ.γγ γ.γγ γ―.γγγ γ―.γγγ γγ γͺγΎγ γͺγΎ-γ γͺ.γγ γͺ.γγ γ.γγ -γ
Native Japanese readings, typically used as standalone words.
Stroke order
η is written in 5 strokes. Diagram from KanjiVG (CC BY-SA 3.0).
About this kanji
η (Life) is taught on WaniKani at level 3 and appears in the JLPT N5 kanji set. It is taught in Japanese elementary school grade 1 as part of the official Joyo kanji list. It ranks #29 in modern newspaper-frequency lists. It is written with 5 strokes.
Other kanji at WaniKani level 3
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