The kanji ζ means both "moon" and "month." That's not a coincidence. Long before modern calendars existed, people tracked time by watching the moon change shape. One full cycle of the moon became one month.
Think of ζ as a crescent moon viewed from the side, with the two inner lines showing the moon's illuminated surface.
| Kanji | Meaning | Onyomi | Kunyomi |
|---|---|---|---|
| ζ₯ | Sun / Day | γγ | γ² |
| ζ | Moon / Month | γ²γ | γ€γ |
| η« | Fire | γ« | γ² |
| ζ°΄ | Water | γΉγ€ | γΏγ |
| ζ¨ | Tree | γ’γ― | γ |
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