This is the 4135th most frequent Japanese word.
ライ
"ライ" (rai) can mean "rye" (as in rye bread) or act as a phonetic representation for "lie" or "rai" in names, depending on context.
The word 'ライ' is used as a prefix in 'ライター', meaning 'lighter', referring to a portable device for igniting fire.
彼はパーティでライターを見つけました。
He found a lighter at the party.
The word 'ライ' is used as a prefix in 'ライバル', meaning 'rival', indicating an adversary or competitor.
その映画に登場するライバルはとても強いです。
The rival appearing in that movie is very strong.
The word 'ライ' is part of 'ライオン', meaning 'lion', representing the animal.