How to say 'Thanks' in Japanese | 礼

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The Japanese word for Thanks is 'Rei', written as 礼 in Japanese.'Thanks' in hiragana is れい.

word

礼

Meaning

Thanks

Reading

れい

rei

Kanji

礼Bow, Salute

Explanation

The Japanese noun '礼 (れい)' primarily means 'thanks' or 'gratitude'. It is often used in formal contexts to express appreciation or acknowledgment. This word can also refer to a bow or gesture of respect, which is a common way to show gratitude in Japanese culture. For example: He expressed his thanks「彼は礼を言った」(かれはれいをいった). She bowed in gratitude「彼女は礼をした」(かのじょはれいをした). The word is deeply tied to cultural practices of politeness and respect, making it essential in formal interactions.

Part Of Speech

noun

Kanji JLPT

N3

Kanji Grade

3

Frequency

2032

Composition

kanji

Handwriting