Kanji · N4 · 5 strokes
礼 / manners
Kanji for manners, thanks, or bow.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | レイ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | — | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
礼 carries the meaning manners, thanks, or bow.
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How to write 礼
Trace 礼 on the canvas at the top of the page. The animation below plays the stroke order — watch how each numbered stroke is drawn, then trace along yourself.
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Common compounds with 礼
失礼しますしつれいしますExcuse me.
お礼おれいthanks
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礼 in context
「どうぞ、入ってください。」「失礼します。」
「どうぞ、はいってください。」「しつれいします。」
"Please come in." "Excuse me."
田中さんにお礼の手紙を書きました。
たなかさんにおれいのてがみをかきました。
I wrote a thank-you letter to Tanaka-san.
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Printable practice sheet
Print this worksheet to practice writing 礼 by hand — the top row shows the stroke order to trace, then fill the blank squares.
礼 — Kanji Practice
5 strokes · studyhiragana.com/kanji/礼
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