Memory phrase for the character: 礼

礼

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Meaning

etiquette, gratitude, to bow

Pronunciation

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Explanation

 Left: to show, altar 示/礻 (image of an altar 丁 with sth. 一 on, that is shown), right: kneeling person 乚

Mnemonic
 
At the altar kneels somebody who shows etiquette and gratitude.

Radicals

礻 to show, altarThe radical shimesu is a simplification of "to show" 示, which is a pictogram of an altar.
乚 kneeing personThe use of this radical is not uniform. It is understood as a lightning rod, hook or kneeling person.




 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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