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礼
礼 (readings: れい, らい; Japanese kanji) means “courtesy / etiquette”. It is a Grade 3 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 3 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 礼儀 (manners).
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先生にお礼を言う。
せんせいにおれいをいう。I thank the teacher.
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Full details, readings & example
| Kanji | 礼 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | courtesy / etiquette |
| Readings | れい, らい |
| Grade | Grade 3 (Medium) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
| Example | 礼儀 (manners) |
How to read 礼
礼 is read れい or らい depending on the word.
Words with 礼
- 礼儀lễ nghĩa
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Updated: 2026-08-09