ι
Open
Meanings
Open, Unfold, Unseal
On'yomi
γγ
Chinese-derived readings, typically used in compounds.
Kun'yomi
γ²γ.γγ γ²γ.γγ -γ³γ.γγ γ²γ.γγγ γ.γγ γ.γγ
Native Japanese readings, typically used as standalone words.
Stroke order
ι is written in 12 strokes. Diagram from KanjiVG (CC BY-SA 3.0).
About this kanji
ι (Open) 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 #59 in modern newspaper-frequency lists. It is written with 12 strokes.
Other kanji at WaniKani level 10
Words using ι
ιγη΄γγ²γγγͺγγto become defiantιγγ²γγto openιγγγ²γγγto open out (of a view, scenery, etc.)ιζΌγγγγcurtain raisingιθ±γγγfloweringιδΌγγγγopening of a meetingι逨γγγγopening (for that day's business; of a library, museum, cinema, etc.)ιζ₯γγγγγopening a businessιζ₯ε»γγγγγγprivate clinicianιε±γγγγγopening (of a broadcasting station, post office, bureau, etc.)ιε£γγγγopeningιζ ‘γγγγopening a schoolιζΈ―γγγγopening a port (seaport, airport, etc.)ιε’Ύγγγγcultivating new landιε¬γγγγholding (a conference, exhibition, etc.)ιε§γγγstart
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