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理
理 (readings: り; Japanese kanji) means “reason / logic”. It is a Grade 2 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 2 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 理由 (reason).
What does 理 mean?
| Kanji | 理 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | reason / logic |
| Readings | り |
| Grade | Grade 2 (Easy) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 理
理 is read り depending on the word.
Example words with 理
| Example | 理由 (reason) |
|---|
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Updated: 2026-07-14