η
Charcoal
Meanings
Charcoal, Coal
On'yomi
γγ
Chinese-derived readings, typically used in compounds.
Kun'yomi
γγΏ
Native Japanese readings, typically used as standalone words.
Stroke order
η is written in 9 strokes. Diagram from KanjiVG (CC BY-SA 3.0).
About this kanji
η (Charcoal) is taught on WaniKani at level 41 and appears in the JLPT N2 kanji set. It is taught in Japanese elementary school grade 3 as part of the official Joyo kanji list. It ranks #1307 in modern newspaper-frequency lists. It is written with 9 strokes.
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