η
η
10 strokes
Meanings
bake
roast
grill
dry by fire
Readings
On
β Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
γ³γ¦
γγ§γ¦
γ―
Kun
β Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
γγγγ³
γγΆ.γ
Common Words
1
to warm (e.g. one's hands over a fire); to dry
Examples
ε½Όγ―ζΏ‘γγζγη«γ«γγΆγ£γ¦γγγγγγ
He dried his wet clothes by the fire.
2
to toast; to grill; to broil; to roast; to scorch
Examples
γγγ―ζ²Ήγ§γγΆγγγγ
That was cooked in oil.
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