ζ
Throw
Meanings
Throw, Discard, Abandon, Launch Into, Join, Invest In, Hurl, Give Up, Sell At A Loss
On'yomi
γ¨γ
Chinese-derived readings, typically used in compounds.
Kun'yomi
γͺ.γγγ -γͺ.γ
Native Japanese readings, typically used as standalone words.
Stroke order
ζ is written in 7 strokes. Diagram from KanjiVG (CC BY-SA 3.0).
About this kanji
ζ (Throw) is taught on WaniKani at level 8 and appears in the JLPT N3 kanji set. It is taught in Japanese elementary school grade 3 as part of the official Joyo kanji list. It ranks #236 in modern newspaper-frequency lists. It is written with 7 strokes.
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