ε
Excuse
Meanings
Excuse, Dismissal
On'yomi
γγ
Chinese-derived readings, typically used in compounds.
Kun'yomi
γΎγ¬γ.γγγ γΎγ¬γ.γγ
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 (Excuse) is taught on WaniKani at level 39 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 #1080 in modern newspaper-frequency lists. It is written with 8 strokes.
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