ε
First Time
Meanings
First Time, Beginning
On'yomi
γγ
Chinese-derived readings, typically used in compounds.
Kun'yomi
γ―γ.γγ γ―γ.γγ¦γ γ―γ€γ γ―γ€-γ γγ-γ -γ.γγγ -γ.γ
Native Japanese readings, typically used as standalone words.
Stroke order
ε is written in 7 strokes. Diagram from KanjiVG (CC BY-SA 3.0).
About this kanji
ε (First Time) is taught on WaniKani at level 11 and appears in the JLPT N3 kanji set. It is taught in Japanese elementary school grade 4 as part of the official Joyo kanji list. It ranks #152 in modern newspaper-frequency lists. It is written with 7 strokes.
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