Onyomi 音読み

Kunyomi 訓読み

Explanation

Gratitude, thanks, bow

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Kanji Story

Imagine a person standing upright, bowing down with their hands stretched out in front, expressing gratitude and respect.

Frequency in JLPT exams

The kanji '礼' is included in the N3 level of the JLPT. Understanding its meanings and cultural significance is important for both kanji and reading comprehension sections of the exam.

Example Sentences

• 彼にお礼の手紙を書きました。

  I wrote a thank you letter to him.

  かれにおれいのてがみをかきました。

  kare ni orei no tegami o kakimashita.

  Pronunciation

• 結婚式で大きなお辞儀をしてお礼をしました。

  I made a deep bow at the wedding ceremony to show my gratitude.

  けっこんしきでおおきなおじぎをしておれいをしました。

  kekkonshiki de ookina ojigi o shite orei o shimashita.

  Pronunciation

• 彼は心の底からお礼を言いました。

  He expressed his thanks from the bottom of his heart.

  かれはこころのそこからおれいをいいました。

  kare wa kokoro no soko kara orei o iimashita.

  Pronunciation

Notes and Tips for JLPT students

• The kanji '礼' is a common character used to express gratitude and respect in Japanese culture.
• It is often seen in phrases and expressions related to politeness and etiquette.
• When used as a suffix, it can indicate acts of gratitude, such as 'お礼' (orei) meaning 'thank you' or 'expression of thanks'.
• Understanding the cultural significance of this kanji can be helpful in the reading comprehension sections of the JLPT.

Usage in Japanese Names

• Names like '礼子' (Reiko) or '小礼' (Korei) use the kanji '礼'. It can symbolize gratitude or respect in personal names.