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N4 · 11 strokes · — · Irodori #207 · Elementary 1 L12
理
arrangement, justice, logic, reason, truth
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Readings
- On’yomi
- リ
- Kun’yomi
- ことわり
Example words
理
り
reason; principle
理
ことわり
reason; logic
理解
りかい
understanding; comprehension
理想
りそう
ideal; ideals
Memory aids
Guided learn session →How to remember
Shape
A 11-stroke character meaning "arrangement" — picture the concept as you trace each stroke.
Components
Remember "arrangement" (理) by connecting it to its Irodori vocabulary context.
Anchor word
料理 (りょうり) — your first meeting with this kanji in Irodori.
Readings
First learned in 料理 (りょうり) — recall the word to unlock the reading. Kun'yomi: ことわり — often used in native Japanese words. On'yomi: リ — common in compound words (熟語).