Meaning
礼 (れい, rei) is a JLPT N3 noun meaning “expression of gratitude”.
Kanji in this word
Example sentences 12
先生にお 礼の 手紙を 書きました。
I wrote a thank-you letter to my teacher.
ではそろそろ 失礼します。
Well, it's about time for me to go.
これはお礼のつもりだ・です。
This is my intention of appreciation.
さて、私はそろそろ失礼します。
Well, I should be going now.
予告もなしに来るなんて失礼だぞ。
It's rude of you to come here without any advance notice. Do you know that?
彼女にお 礼の 手紙を 書きました。
I wrote her a thank you letter.
あの人は丁寧というよりは、慇懃無礼だ。
He is politely insolent rather than polite.
食べるだけ食べると、礼も言わずに帰ってしまった。
After he had eaten as much as he wanted, he went home without even thanking me.
世話をしてもお礼の一言も言わないの。あんな人、もう世話をするもんですか。
She didn't even thank me when I helped her out. Who really wants to help someone like that again?
山田は私の車を一か月も使ったあげく、返す時お礼の一言ひとことも言わなかった。
After using my car for a whole month, Yamada didn't even say a word of thanks when he returned it.
失礼。
失礼します。
Excuse me.