Memory phrase for the Kanji: 礼


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Meaning

etiquette, gratitude, to bow

Pronunciation

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Explanation

Left: to show, altar 示/ (image of an altar with sth. on, that is shown), right: kneeling person

Mnemonic

At the altar kneels somebody who shows etiquette and gratitude.

Radicals

to show, altarThe radical shimesu is a simplification of show 示, which is a pictogram of an altar.
kneeing person
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Vocabulary

 礼  れい  expression of gratitude
 失礼  しつれい  discourtesy, impoliteness, Excuse me
 無礼  ぶれい  impolite, rude
 謝礼  しゃれい  reward, honorarium, remuneration
 礼儀  れいぎ  manners, courtesy, etiquette
 お礼  おれい  expression of gratitude

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