η
§
Illuminate
Meanings
Illuminate, Shine, Compare, Bashful
On'yomi
γγγ
Chinese-derived readings, typically used in compounds.
Kun'yomi
γ¦.γγ γ¦.γγγ γ¦.γγ
Native Japanese readings, typically used as standalone words.
Stroke order
η § is written in 13 strokes. Diagram from KanjiVG (CC BY-SA 3.0).
About this kanji
η § (Illuminate) is taught on WaniKani at level 30 and appears in the JLPT N2 kanji set. It is taught in Japanese elementary school grade 4 as part of the official Joyo kanji list. It ranks #1004 in modern newspaper-frequency lists. It is written with 13 strokes.
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