BloomkoJLPT N3 · Communication
理由
りゆう
reason
Stroke order of 理由
2 characters, 16 strokes in total. Watch the animation, then try writing it yourself.
理 · 11 strokes由 · 5 strokes
Memory trick
The logic (理) of jewels (王) laid out in a village (里), and the sprout rising from the field (由): the cause.
Parts: 理 = 王 jewel + 里 village (logic) + 由 cause (田 field + sprouting stroke)
Example sentence
遅れた理由を説明してください。
おくれたりゆうをせつめいしてください。
Please explain why you were late.