礼

Thanks, Etiquette, Bow

JLPT N3

Interesting Fact

The kanji 礼 is deeply connected to Japanese culture. It appears in words like お礼 (thanks), 礼儀 (manners), and 敬礼 (salute), reflecting the importance of politeness and respect.

Memory Trick

Imagine BOWING politely while saying 'Thank you.' That respectful gesture represents 礼.

Readings

Onyomi: レイ (rei)

Kunyomi:

Example Words

お礼

おれい (orei)

Thanks

礼儀

れいぎ (reigi)

Manners

敬礼

けいれい (keirei)

Salute

失礼

しつれい (shitsurei)

Rude, Excuse me

Example Sentence

先生にお礼を言いました。

せんせいにおれいをいいました。

sensei ni orei o iimashita

I thanked my teacher.

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