ε§
Commence
Meanings
Commence, Begin
On'yomi
γ
Chinese-derived readings, typically used in compounds.
Kun'yomi
γ―γ.γγγ -γ―γ.γγγ γ―γ.γΎγ
Native Japanese readings, typically used as standalone words.
Stroke order
ε§ is written in 8 strokes. Diagram from KanjiVG (CC BY-SA 3.0).
About this kanji
ε§ (Commence) is taught on WaniKani at level 10 and appears in the JLPT N4 kanji set. It is taught in Japanese elementary school grade 3 as part of the official Joyo kanji list. It ranks #244 in modern newspaper-frequency lists. It is written with 8 strokes.
Other kanji at WaniKani level 10
Words using ε§
ιε§γγγstartεε§γγγoriginεΎε§ζ«γγ¨γγΎγ€settlement (of a matter)ε§γΎγγ―γγΎγto beginε§γγγ―γγγto startε§ζ₯γγγγstart of workε§η΅γγγ
γcontinuouslyε§εγγ©γstarting (a machine, engine, etc.)ε§ηΊγγ―γ€first departure (of the day)ε§ζ«γγΎγ€managementζε§γγ¦γ―γγoutset
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