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JLPT N18画 · 8 strokesradical 宀freq #1766

best regards, good

On'yomi (音読み)

Kun'yomi (訓読み)

  • よろ.しい
  • よろ.しく

Mnemonic

As the roof (宀) shelters the wise words (宜) of good wishes, it brings best regards to all beneath it.

About this kanji

The kanji "宜" primarily means "good" or "suitable" and is often used in contexts where something is appropriate or ideal. It typically appears in compounds rather than as a standalone word. For instance, "適宜" (てきぎ) means "suitable" or "as appropriate," while "便宜" (べんぎ) refers to "convenience." Another common use is "宜しい" (よろしい), which is a more polite way to say "good" or "okay." It's important to note that the usage of "宜しく" (よろしく) often conveys a sense of goodwill or well-wishing, especially when making requests. Overall, this kanji helps express suitability and politeness in various contexts.

Example sentences

  • お手数ですが宜しくお願いします。

    I appreciate your assistance, thank you.

Meanings across languages

English
best regards, good
Tiếng Việt
trân trọng, tốt
日本語
宜, Good
한국어
추천, 좋은
中文
最佳问候, 好
id
salam terbaik
th
สวัสดีดีๆ
es
mejores deseos
fr
meilleures salutations
de
beste Grüße
pt
cordiais saudações

Common compounds

  • 適宜てきぎsuitable, appropriate, fitting
  • 便宜べんぎconvenience, accommodation, advantage
  • 宜しいよろしいgood, OK, all right
  • 宜しくよろしくwell, properly, suitably
  • 時宜じぎright time, appropriate time, season's greetings
  • 機宜きぎopportuneness, timeliness, opportunity
  • 事宜じぎfitting thing
  • 情宜じょうぎfriendly feelings, fellowship

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