理
ことわり
kotowari
JLPT N411 strokesKanjiLevel 18 - JLPT N4
Quick answer
理 is the kanji for "Logic". A common reading is ことわり (kotowari). You can practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Logic
Also : Truth · Reason · Justice · Arrangement
Readings
kunことわり/ kotowarionり/ ri
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
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Memory Aid
Meaning ·
The kanji 理 represents 'LOGIC'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of logic.
Reading ·
On-reading: り — remember this sound by associating it with logic. Kun-reading: ことわり.
Example Sentences
論理的に考えることが大切です。
ろんりてきにかんがえることがたいせつです。
It's important to think logically.
管理者に相談しました。
かんりしゃにそうだんしました。
I consulted with the manager.
Vocabulary using 理
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