麗
麗·beautiful
- On-yomi
- レイ
- Kun-yomi
- うるわ(しい)
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Stroke order
Write it in this order; the numbers mark where each stroke starts.
Common words
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 美麗 | びれい | beautiful |
| 華麗 | かれい | splendid, gorgeous |
| 麗しい | うるわしい | lovely, beautiful |
| 綺麗 | きれい | pretty, clean |
Example sentences
選手は華麗な演技を見せた。
せんしゅはかれいなえんぎをみせた。
The athlete gave a brilliant performance.
部屋を綺麗に片付けた。
へやをきれいにかたづけた。
I tidied the room up nicely.
麗しい歌声にうっとりした。
うるわしいうたごえにうっとりした。
I was entranced by the lovely singing.
Similar-looking kanji
Do not confuse these on the exam.
Common mistakes
- 綺麗 is normally written きれい in kana; the kanji spelling is literary
Memory aid
Picture it
A deer 鹿 below, topped by a fine matching pair of antlers — showy and beautiful.
Vocabulary using this kanji
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