437.列


1. Meaning and Reading

  • row, line, queue
  • Onyomi : れつ

2. Kanji Explanation

Meat (歹) cut with a knife (刂) and arranged at regular intervals — symbolizing a 'row' or 'line'.

列 kanji meaning and mnemonic illustration

3. Example Words

序列 じょれつ
rank, hierarchy

Determine the hierarchy.

行列 ぎょうれつ
queue, procession

There is a line in front of the shop.