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理

理 — logic, arrangement, reason

Learn the correct stroke order for 理 (logic), a 11-stroke kanji.

JLPT N4Grade 211 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)リri
Kun'yomi (訓読み)ことわりkotowari
Strokes11
Radical玉
Frequency#86
Meaningslogic, arrangement, reason, justice, truth

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Common Words

監理かんりsuperintendence; supervision; administrationnoun
管理かんりcontrol; management (e.g. of a business)noun
義理ぎりduty; sense of duty; honornoun
経理けいりaccounting; administration (of money)noun
原理げんりprinciple; theory; fundamental truthnoun
合理ごうりrationalitynoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 理 (logic) is taught in grade 2 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N4 level. It has 11 strokes with radical 玉.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 理 is #86, making it one of the most commonly used kanji.

Example Words in Context

監理かんり — superintendence; supervision; administration
管理かんり — control; management (e.g. of a business)
義理ぎり — duty; sense of duty; honor

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

Same radical (玉)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 理 have?

The kanji 理 (logic) has 11 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 理?

理 follows the standard Japanese stroke order as taught in schools. Use the step-by-step diagram or the "Try Writing" tool above to practice each stroke in sequence.

What does 理 mean?

理 means: logic, arrangement, reason, justice, truth. On'yomi readings: リ. Kun'yomi readings: ことわり.

What JLPT level is 理?

理 is a JLPT N4 kanji. This is a beginner-level kanji.