Kanji 礼: salute, bow, ceremony, thanks, remuneration
Key takeaways
Kanji 礼: salute, bow, ceremony, thanks, remuneration. Readings and core meaning.
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Kanji at a glance
Core meaning / core image
Core meaning: 礼
salute, bow, ceremony, thanks, remuneration
Kanji structure breakdown
Mnemonic story
Mnemonic story
This character combines the ritual radical (礻) with a curved shape (乙) representing a person bowing. It depicts the act of bowing during a ceremony to show respect. Think of it as the etiquette and manners used when expressing thanks or performing a formal salute.
