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What is the Kanji for 'Bow' and 'Salute'? | 礼

If you are wondering what is the Japanese Kanji for 'Bow' and 'Salute', you've come to the right place!

The Japanese Kanji for 'Bow' and 'Salute' is 礼.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Bow, Salute

    Reading

    onyomiれい

    rei

    Parts

    Cult (示)Second, Latter

    Example Word

    お礼: thanks. The Japanese verbal noun 'お礼 (おれい)' means 'thanks' or 'gratitude'. It is used to express appreciation or acknowledgment for something someone has done. This word is often used in formal or polite contexts, such as when thanking someone for a gift, favor, or kind gesture. For example: I gave my thanks「お礼を言いました」(おれいをいいました). She expressed her gratitude with a gift「彼女はお礼にプレゼントをくれました」(かのじょはおれいにぷれぜんとをくれました). It can also refer to a token of appreciation, such as a gift given in return for a favor. Note that 'お礼' is often used in combination with verbs like '言う (いう)' (to say) or 'する' (to do) to form phrases like 'お礼を言う' (to say thank you) or 'お礼をする' (to show gratitude).

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    5

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    3

    Frequency

    605

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji

If you visually break down this kanji, you can see it is made up of 2 parts:

    radical

    Meaning

    Cult

    Radical Form Of

    kanji

    Meaning

    Second, Latter

Words Using

This kanji is used in 5 words:

    word

    失礼

    Meaning

    Excuse, Rude

    word

    お礼

    Meaning

    Thanks

    word

    Meaning

    Thanks

    word

    儀礼

    Meaning

    Etiquette

    word

    礼儀

    Meaning

    Manners

Kanji Related to Through the Part

These 11 kanji contain the part 礻 as well.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Company

    kanji

    Meaning

    God

    kanji

    Meaning

    Zen

    kanji

    Meaning

    Blessing

    kanji

    Meaning

    Blessedness, Welfare

    kanji

    Meaning

    See, Look

    kanji

    Meaning

    Pray

    kanji

    Meaning

    Ancestor

    kanji

    Meaning

    Celebrate

    kanji

    Meaning

    Calamity

    kanji

    Meaning

    Auspicious

Learn the Kanji

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What does 礼 mean?

礼 means 'Bow' and 'Salute'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Third Grade, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT N3 exam.

To help you master this kanji, here's an interactive lesson where you'll practice its readings and meanings.