Kanji · N4 · 11 strokes
理 / reason
Kanji for reason or logic.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | リ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | — | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
理 carries the meaning reason or logic.
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How to write 理
Trace 理 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 理
料理りょうりcooking/cuisine/food
理科りかscience
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理 in context
きのう日本料理を食べました。
きのうにほんりょうりをたべました
I ate Japanese food yesterday.
鈴木さんは理科の先生です。
すずきさんはりかのせんせいです
Mr. Suzuki is a science teacher.
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Printable practice sheet
Print this worksheet to practice writing 理 by hand — the top row shows the stroke order to trace, then fill the blank squares.
理 — Kanji Practice
11 strokes · studyhiragana.com/kanji/理
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