JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
吏 — officer
- Reading
- リ
- Meaning
- officer; an official
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
吏 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is リ and it means officer; an official. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
吏 appears in everyday japanese words such as 下吏 (lower official) and 捕吏 (constable).
Japanese words containing 吏
Frequently asked questions
What does 吏 mean in Japanese?
吏 means officer; an official in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 吏 read?
吏 is read リ. Reading it inside real words — 下吏 and 捕吏 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 吏 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 吏 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 吏 in a word?
A common word containing 吏 is 下吏 (かり) — "lower official". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 吏 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 吏 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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