Kanji 理: logic, arrangement, reason, justice, truth
Kanji 理: logic, arrangement, reason, justice, truth. Readings and core meaning.
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Kanji at a glance
Core meaning / core image
logic, arrangement, reason, justice, truth
Kanji structure breakdown
Mnemonic story
Polishing a gemstone (王/玉) according to its natural grain, much like the organized layout of a village (里), represents the natural logic or reason of things. It signifies understanding the underlying order or truth of the world.