η£
η£
15 strokes
Meanings
become obstructed
pound (sterling, lb)
Readings
On
β Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
γγ¦
γγ¦
Kun
β Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
γ½γγ©
Common Words
1
Historically written as ε¬, ε°εΊ¦, θ±ζ€, θ±ε¬
pound (unit of weight)
Examples
ε½Όε₯³γ―γγΏγΌγοΌγγ³γθ²·γγΎγγγ
She bought two pounds of butter.
2
Historically written as η£
pound (currency); pound sterling
Examples
οΌγγ³γη΄εΉ£γγζγ‘γ§γγγ
Do you have a five-pound note?
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