礼
れい
rei
JLPT N35 strokesKanjiLevel 29 - JLPT N3
Quick answer
礼 is the kanji for "Bow / Salute / Thanks". A common reading is れい (rei). You can practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Bow / Salute / Thanks
Also : Bow · Salute · Thanks · Ceremony · Remuneration
Readings
onれい/ reionらい/ rai
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Memory Aid
Meaning ·
The kanji 礼 represents 'SALUTE'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of salute.
Reading ·
On-reading: れい — remember this sound by associating it with salute.
Example Sentences
ご親切にお礼を言います。
ごしんせつにおれいをいいます。
I thank you for your kindness.
礼儀正しく挨拶しました。
れいぎただしくあいさつしました。
I greeted politely.
Vocabulary using 礼
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