理 means “reason, logic”

り · ri

Also: arrangement, justice

Kun'yomi (Japanese reading)

ことわり

On'yomi (Chinese reading)

リ

JLPT N4 · Taught in grade 2 · 11 strokes

The story

A jewel reveals its inner pattern: reason and logic are the patterns hidden within nature, waiting to be understood.

Used in 理由 (riyuu, reason) and 料理 (ryouri, cooking)

Words with 理

• 理科 (りか, rika): science (subject)

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