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officer

JLPT N1 6 strokes
On'yomi

吏 means "officer". It is a JLPT N1 kanji written in 6 strokes. Its on'yomi (Sino-Japanese) reading is リ. It is taught beyond elementary school (junior high and up).

Stroke order & writing

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Common questions

What does the kanji 吏 mean?
吏 means "officer". It is a JLPT N1 kanji.
How many strokes does 吏 have?
吏 is written in 6 strokes.
How is 吏 read?
Its on'yomi (Sino-Japanese) reading is リ.
What JLPT level is 吏?
吏 is a JLPT N1 kanji.