JLPT N4 · Japanese kanji
理 — logic
- Reading
- リ・ことわり
- Meaning
- logic; arrangement; reason; justice; truth
- JLPT level
- N4
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
理 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N4 level. Its primary reading is リ・ことわり and it means logic; arrangement; reason; justice; truth. 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.
理 appears in everyday japanese words such as 推理 (reasoning), 理屈 (theory) and 理性 (reason).
Japanese words containing 理
Frequently asked questions
What does 理 mean in Japanese?
理 means logic; arrangement; reason; justice; truth in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N4 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 理 read?
理 is read リ・ことわり. Reading it inside real words — 推理 and 理屈 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 理 — is it JLPT N4?
Yes. 理 is on the official JLPT N4 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 理 in a word?
A common word containing 理 is 推理 (すいり) — "reasoning". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 理 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 理 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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