This site will be taken down March 31st, 2026.

This was not an easy decision to make. For the last couple years, I have been struggling to find motivation for this site and to keep up with basic maintenance and security updates. With the rise of AI and more sophisticated tools, the usefulness of sites like this is questionable and traffic has nose-dived. I just don't have it in me to keep doing this. Thank you all for 10 years of support!

Zach

Reading

Kana: れい
Romaji: rei
Kana
Romaji

Definitions

1

thanks; gratitude

See also: お礼
2

manners; etiquette

3

bow

4

reward; gift

5

ceremony; ritual

Kanji

Readings: レイ、 ライ
Meanings: salute, bow, ceremony, thanks, remuneration

Example Sentences

失礼(しつれい)します。
➥May I be excused?
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失礼(しつれい)しました。
➥Excuse my clumsiness.
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(かれ)(こん)礼拝中(れいはいちゅう)だ。
➥He's at church right now.
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どうも失礼(しつれい)
➥I'm sorry.
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ちょっと失礼(しつれい)
➥Sorry...
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失礼(しつれい)してもいい。
➥Can I be excused?
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