ζ
Beat
Meanings
Beat, Attack, Defeat, Conquer
On'yomi
γγ
Chinese-derived readings, typically used in compounds.
Kun'yomi
γ.γ€
Native Japanese readings, typically used as standalone words.
Stroke order
ζ is written in 15 strokes. Diagram from KanjiVG (CC BY-SA 3.0).
About this kanji
ζ (Beat) is taught on WaniKani at level 28 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 #473 in modern newspaper-frequency lists. It is written with 15 strokes.
Other kanji at WaniKani level 28
Words using ζ
δΈζγγ‘γγone blowζγΏζγ‘γ―γγΏγγ‘attack on both sidesθΏγζγ€γγγγγ€to meet (the enemy) and attackθΏζγγγγinterceptζγ€γγ€to shoot (a gun, person, etc.)ζζ²γγγ‘γ(attacking and) sinking (a ship)ζε’γγγ€γshooting down (an aircraft)ζ»ζγγγγattackε°ζγγγγfiring
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