ζ
Pinch
Meanings
Pinch, Between
On'yomi
γγγγ γγγ
Chinese-derived readings, typically used in compounds.
Kun'yomi
γ―γ.γγ γ―γ.γΎγγ γγγ°γ.γγ γγγ―γ.γ
Native Japanese readings, typically used as standalone words.
Stroke order
ζ is written in 9 strokes. Diagram from KanjiVG (CC BY-SA 3.0).
About this kanji
ζ (Pinch) is taught on WaniKani at level 51 and appears in the JLPT N2 kanji set. It is taught in Japanese secondary school as part of the official Joyo kanji list. It ranks #1870 in modern newspaper-frequency lists. It is written with 9 strokes.
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