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Kanji: 礼

KANJI
5 strokes
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レイ
ライ
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JLPT Level:
JLPT N3 (lower intermediate level)
Kanken Level:
Kanken Level 8 (completion of 3rd grade)
Grade:
Taught during the 3rd grade in Japan
Radical:
示 (礻)
Radical name:
しめす
Meaning:
Salute, bow, ceremony, thanks, remuneration
Usage:
Appears regularly in Japanese newspapers, but about 1200 kanji are used more often.
JLPT Level Word Meaning
N4
(れい)
expression of gratitude
N3
(れい)
expression of gratitude
N3
(れいぎ)
manners, courtesy, etiquette
N1
(ぶれい)
impolite, rude
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