例

Example, Instance

たと-える (tato-eru)

JLPT N3

Interesting Fact

The kanji 例 appears in common words like 例えば (for example), 例文 (example sentence), and 例外 (exception). It is one of the most useful kanji when explaining ideas.

Memory Trick

Imagine a TEACHER writing an EXAMPLE on the blackboard before giving the real test. That sample is 例.

Readings

Onyomi: レイ (rei)

Kunyomi: たと-える (tato-eru)

Example Words

例えば

たとえば (tatoeba)

For example

例文

れいぶん (reibun)

Example sentence

例外

れいがい (reigai)

Exception

例年

れいねん (reinen)

Usual year

Example Sentence

例を一つ教えてください。

れいをひとつおしえてください。

rei o hitotsu oshiete kudasai

Please give me one example.

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