Kanji
What does the kanji 礼 mean?
礼 means courtesy, etiquette; gratitude. On'yomi レイ、ライ.
Quick facts| On'yomi | レイ、ライ |
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| Strokes | 5 |
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| Main radical | 示 |
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| Level (estimated, JLPT framework) | N3 |
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礼On'yomi レイ、ライ
N3 · estimated, JLPT framework5 strokes
courtesy, etiquette; gratitude
Memory hook
Beside the altar (礻) a person bows to perform the rite and give thanks — COURTESY, THANKS.
Common words
- 礼れいthanks; a bow, a rite
- お礼おれいthanks; a token of gratitude
- 失礼しつれいrude, impolite; excuse me (leaving or interrupting)
More words with this kanji
- 礼儀れいぎetiquette, manners
- 無礼ぶれいrudeness, discourtesy
