η±
Wherefore
Meanings
Wherefore, A Reason
On'yomi
γγ γγγ γγ
Chinese-derived readings, typically used in compounds.
Kun'yomi
γγγ γ.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± (Wherefore) is taught on WaniKani at level 7 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 #325 in modern newspaper-frequency lists. It is written with 5 strokes.
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