N3
礼 meaning and readings
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Kanji
礼
N3
- Meaning
- politeness, etiquette
- Onyomi
- レイ、ライ
- Kunyomi
- -
- Formula
- 礼 = 礻 + 乚。
Story
礼 is analyzed as a combination of 礻 (religion, gods, ancient monuments), 乚 (bowing down and bowing) and denotes politeness, etiquette.
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This kanji belongs to JLPT N3.
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