ι§
Drive
Meanings
Drive, Run, Gallop, Advance, Inspire, Impel
On'yomi
γ
Chinese-derived readings, typically used in compounds.
Kun'yomi
γ.γγγ γ.γ
Native Japanese readings, typically used as standalone words.
Stroke order
ι§ is written in 14 strokes. Diagram from KanjiVG (CC BY-SA 3.0).
About this kanji
ι§ (Drive) is taught on WaniKani at level 40 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 #1033 in modern newspaper-frequency lists. It is written with 14 strokes.
Other kanji at WaniKani level 40
Words using ι§
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