ι
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word ι
1
gap; opening; room; space
2
break; interval; spare moment; spare time
3
unguarded moment; carelessness; weak spot; chink in one's armor; flaw; fault
Examples
ε½Όγ―γγγ γγγ γ
He is utterly unguarded.
4
chance; opportunity
Examples
ιγγγγγ―γͺγγ£γγ
I had no chance to escape.
Kanji in this Word
ι
13 strokes
Grade 8
Meanings
crevice
fissure
discord
opportunity
leisure
Readings
On
β Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
γ²γ
γγ£γ―
γ±γ
Kun
β Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
γγ
γ.γ
γ.γγ
γ²γΎ
ι
9 strokes
Frequency: 1035
JLPT N1
Grade 8
Meanings
transparent
permeate
filter
penetrate
Readings
On
β Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
γγ¦
Kun
β Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
γ.γ
γ.γγ
γ.γγ
γ¨γ.γ
γ¨γ.γ
Nanori
β Specialized readings used in names
γ¨γγ
π
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