JLPT N3 · Japanese kanji
礼 — salute
- Reading
- レイ・ライ
- Meaning
- salute; bow; ceremony; thanks; remuneration
- JLPT level
- N3
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
礼 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N3 level. Its primary reading is レイ・ライ and it means salute; bow; ceremony; thanks; remuneration. 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.
礼 appears in everyday japanese words such as 礼 (expression of gratitude), 無礼 (impolite) and 礼儀 (manners).
Japanese words containing 礼
Frequently asked questions
What does 礼 mean in Japanese?
礼 means salute; bow; ceremony; thanks; remuneration in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N3 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 礼 read?
礼 is read レイ・ライ. Reading it inside real words — 礼 and 無礼 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 礼 — is it JLPT N3?
Yes. 礼 is on the official JLPT N3 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 礼 in a word?
A common word containing 礼 is 礼 (れい) — "expression of gratitude". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 礼 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 礼 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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