Kanji information

MeaningsSalute, Bow, Ceremony, Thanks, Remuneration
On-yomiれい, らい
Strokes5
JLPT LevelN3
Grade3
Frequency1185

How to Write 礼 (Kanji) – Animated Stroke Order

1 2 3 4 5

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 礼 mean?

Salute, Bow, Ceremony, Thanks, Remuneration

How do you read 礼?

On-yomi: れい, らい

How many strokes does 礼 have?

5 strokes

礼 appears in which JLPT level?

礼 is classified as JLPT N3.

In what school grade is 礼 taught in Japan?

It is introduced in Grade 3 kanji.

How common is 礼 in modern Japanese?

Frequency rank: 1185.

Where can I see the stroke order for 礼?

You can view the animated stroke order diagram for 礼 above.

What is the Unicode code-point for 礼?

U+793C

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