礼 (れい): meaning and examples

Key takeaways

礼 (れい) means thanks / gratitude / courtesy.

See example sentences below.

礼 at a glance

礼

れいrei

N3noun

thanks / gratitude / courtesy

礼れいreiN3Japanese vocabulary

Core meaning

thanks / gratitude / courtesy

Example 1

礼を言うのは大切です。

Translation

It is important to say thanks.

Example 2

礼をわすれないでください。

Translation

Please do not forget your manners.