ζ
Raise
Meanings
Raise, Elevate, Hoist, Praise, Extol, Fry In Deep Fat
On'yomi
γγ
Chinese-derived readings, typically used in compounds.
Kun'yomi
γ.γγγ -γ.γγ γ.γγ
Native Japanese readings, typically used as standalone words.
Stroke order
ζ is written in 12 strokes. Diagram from KanjiVG (CC BY-SA 3.0).
About this kanji
ζ (Raise) is taught on WaniKani at level 42 and appears in the JLPT N1 kanji set. It is taught in Japanese secondary school as part of the official Joyo kanji list. It ranks #1316 in modern newspaper-frequency lists. It is written with 12 strokes.
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