ε΅
Genesis
Meanings
Genesis, Wound, Injury, Hurt, Start, Originate
On'yomi
γγγ γγγ
Chinese-derived readings, typically used in compounds.
Kun'yomi
γ€γ.γγ γ―γ.γγγ γγγ γγ.γγγ
Native Japanese readings, typically used as standalone words.
Stroke order
ε΅ is written in 12 strokes. Diagram from KanjiVG (CC BY-SA 3.0).
About this kanji
ε΅ (Genesis) is taught on WaniKani at level 26 and appears in the JLPT N1 kanji set. It is taught in Japanese elementary school grade 6 as part of the official Joyo kanji list. It ranks #741 in modern newspaper-frequency lists. It is written with 12 strokes.
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