Meaning of 理(り) in Japanese

理
Kana Reading
り
Romaji
ri
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    reason; principle; logic
  • Parts of speech
    Buddhist term
    Meaning
    general principle (as opposed to individual concrete phenomenon)
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    (in neo-Confucianism) the underlying principles of the cosmos

Examples of 理, り in a sentence

Related Kanji

理 JLPT 4

11 strokes

logic, arrangement, reason, justice, truth

On'Yomi: リ

Kun'Yomi: ことわり

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