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梨
梨 (readings: り, なし; Japanese kanji) means “pear / Yamanashi”. It is a Grade 4 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 4 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 山梨 (Yamanashi).
What does 梨 mean?
| Kanji | 梨 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | pear / Yamanashi |
| Readings | り, なし |
| Grade | Grade 4 (Upper) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 梨
梨 is read り or なし depending on the word.
Example words with 梨
| Example | 山梨 (Yamanashi) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14