Quick answer
例 is the kanji for "Usage / Custom / Example". A common reading is たと.える (tatoeru). You can practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Usage / Custom / Example
Also : Usage · Custom · Example · Precedent
Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Memory Aid
The kanji 例 represents 'EXAMPLE'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of example.
On-reading: れい — remember this sound by associating it with example. Kun-reading: たと.える.
Example Sentences
例を挙げて説明してください。
れいをあげてせつめいしてください。
Please explain with examples.
例外的な場合も考えられます。
れいがいてきなばあいもかんがえられます。
Exceptional cases can also be considered.
Vocabulary using 例
Learn 例 with Spaced Repetition
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