Quick answer
列 is the kanji for "Row". The most common reading is れつ (retsu). Mnemonics and example sentences are listed below.
Meaning
Row
Also : File · Rank · Tier · Column
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Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Stroke Order
6 strokes
Radicals
Memory Aid
The kanji 列 represents 'FILE'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of file.
On-reading: れつ — remember this sound by associating it with file.
Example Sentences
座席は最前列にしました。
ざせきはさいぜんれつにしました。
I chose seats in the front row.
長い列に並んでいます。
ながいれつにならんでいます。
I'm standing in a long line.
Vocabulary using 列
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
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