η
Sweet
Meanings
Sweet, Coax, Pamper, Be Content, Sugary
On'yomi
γγ
Chinese-derived readings, typically used in compounds.
Kun'yomi
γγΎ.γγ γγΎ.γγγ γγΎ.γγγγ γγΎ.γ
Native Japanese readings, typically used as standalone words.
Stroke order
η is written in 5 strokes. Diagram from KanjiVG (CC BY-SA 3.0).
About this kanji
η (Sweet) is taught on WaniKani at level 36 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 #1248 in modern newspaper-frequency lists. It is written with 5 strokes.
Other kanji at WaniKani level 36
Words using η
ηγγγΎγsweet-tastingηγγγΎγoverdependence (on others; usu. one's fosterers or seniors)ηγγγγΎγγto behave like a spoiled childηγγγγγΎγγγto pamperηθ¨γγγγsweet wordsηι
’γγΎγsweet vinegarηηΎγγγ³sweet (taste)ηε³ζγγγΏγγγsweetener (sugar, honey, saccharin, maltose, etc.)
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