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麗

麗 — lovely, beautiful, graceful

Learn the correct stroke order for 麗 (lovely), a 19-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school19 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)レイrei
Kun'yomi (訓読み)うるわ.しいuruwashii、うら.らかuraraka
Strokes19
Radical鹿
Frequency#1758
Meaningslovely, beautiful, graceful, resplendent

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

華麗かれいsplendid; magnificent; gorgeousna-adjective
高麗こうらいGoryeo (dynasty of Korea; 918-1392 CE); Koryŏnoun
美辞麗句びじれいくflowery words; rhetorical flourishesnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 麗 (lovely) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 19 strokes with radical 鹿.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 麗 is #1758, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

華麗かれい — splendid; magnificent; gorgeous
高麗こうらい — Goryeo (dynasty of Korea; 918-1392 CE); Koryŏ
美辞麗句びじれいく — flowery words; rhetorical flourishes

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 麗 have?

The kanji 麗 (lovely) has 19 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 麗?

麗 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 麗 mean?

麗 means: lovely, beautiful, graceful, resplendent. On'yomi readings: レイ. Kun'yomi readings: うるわ.しい, うら.らか.

What JLPT level is 麗?

麗 is a JLPT N1 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.