ι
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word ι
1
Noun, used as a prefix; Noun, used as a suffix
female
2
Noun, used as a prefix
smaller (of the two); weaker
3
Archaic; Common noun
woman
4
Archaic; Common noun
wife
Kanji in this Word
ι
14 strokes
Frequency: 1951
JLPT N1
Grade 8
Meanings
feminine
female
Readings
On
β Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
γ·
Kun
β Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
γ-
γγ
γγ
ε₯³
3 strokes
Frequency: 151
JLPT N4
Grade 1
Meanings
woman
female
Readings
On
β Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
γΈγ§
γγ§
γγ§γ¦
Kun
β Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
γγγͺ
γ
Nanori
β Specialized readings used in names
γγͺ
γ
γ€γ
γͺ
妻
8 strokes
Frequency: 691
JLPT N2
Grade 5
Meanings
wife
spouse
Readings
On
β Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
γ΅γ€
Kun
β Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
γ€γΎ
Nanori
β Specialized readings used in names
γγΎ
γ
η
6 strokes
Frequency: 2300
Meanings
female
Readings
On
β Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
γγ³
Kun
β Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
γγ
γ-
γγ
π
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