Memory phrase (Mnemonic) for: 礼

礼

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Meaning

 etiquette, gratitude, to bow

Pronunciation

 REI

Explanation

 Left: to show, altar 示/礻 (image of an altar 丁 with sth. 一 on, that is shown), right: kneeling person 乚

Mnemonic

At the altar kneels somebody who shows etiquette and gratitude.

Radicals

礻 to show, altar(The radical shimesu is a simplification of show 示, which is a pictogram of an altar.)
乚 kneeing person
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Vocabulary

礼 れい expression of gratitude
失礼 しつれい discourtesy, impoliteness, Excuse me
無礼 ぶれい impolite, rude
謝礼 しゃれい reward, honorarium, remuneration
礼儀 れいぎ manners, courtesy, etiquette
お礼 おれい expression of gratitude

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