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