η
Ill
Meanings
Ill, Sick
On'yomi
γ³γγγ γΈγ
Chinese-derived readings, typically used in compounds.
Kun'yomi
γ.γγ -γ.γΏγ γγΎγ
Native Japanese readings, typically used as standalone words.
Stroke order
η is written in 10 strokes. Diagram from KanjiVG (CC BY-SA 3.0).
About this kanji
η (Ill) is taught on WaniKani at level 10 and appears in the JLPT N4 kanji set. It is taught in Japanese elementary school grade 3 as part of the official Joyo kanji list. It ranks #384 in modern newspaper-frequency lists. It is written with 10 strokes.
Other kanji at WaniKani level 10
Words using η
Paste any text into Kanji breakdown to check it against your WaniKani progress.
Look up another kanji: all kanji Β· by JLPT level Β· by Joyo grade Β· jpdb β Β· jisho β