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/ 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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