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梨
“pear / Yamanashi” in Japanese is 梨, read ri, nashi (り, なし). It is a Grade 4 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 4 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 山梨 (Yamanashi).
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What does 梨 mean?
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山梨でぶどうを買う。
やまなしでぶどうをかう。I buy grapes in Yamanashi.
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Full details, readings & example
| Kanji | 梨 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | pear / Yamanashi |
| Readings | り, なし |
| Grade | Grade 4 (Upper) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
| Example | 山梨 (Yamanashi) |
How to read 梨
梨 is read ri (り) or nashi (なし) depending on the word.
Words with 梨
- 山梨
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Updated: 2026-08-28