Kanji

What does the kanji 吏 mean?

吏 means official, functionary. On'yomi リ.

Quick facts
On'yomiリ
Strokes6
Main radical口
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N1
On'yomi リ
N1 · estimated, JLPT framework6 strokes

official, functionary

Memory hook

The one who rules one line (一) over the mouth (口) of the court — OFFICIAL, CLERK.

Main radical

口mouth 3 strokes

Stroke order · 6 strokes

  • 1
  • 2
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  • 4
  • 5
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Data sources and licences

English meanings, On/Kun readings, stroke counts: KANJIDIC2 — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Components: KRADFILE (EDRDG). Stroke order: KanjiVG (Ulrich Apel), licensed CC BY-SA 3.0. Mnemonics written by GoMe.

N5–N1 levels on this page are estimates based on the JLPT framework, drawn from community benchmarks. GoMe Nihongo is not affiliated with the Japan Foundation or JEES, which administer the JLPT.