ζ
Foothold
Meanings
Foothold, Based On, Follow, Therefore
On'yomi
γγγ γ
Chinese-derived readings, typically used in compounds.
Kun'yomi
γ.γ
Native Japanese readings, typically used as standalone words.
Stroke order
ζ is written in 8 strokes. Diagram from KanjiVG (CC BY-SA 3.0).
About this kanji
ζ (Foothold) is taught on WaniKani at level 41 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 #858 in modern newspaper-frequency lists. It is written with 8 strokes.
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