This kanji shows a sword and a mouth. It means, ‘I promise to God to tell the truth. If I break this promise, punish me with this sword.’ That is why this kanji represents ‘words’.
word(言)
The short story of Kanji pictures
The short story of Kanji pictures
This kanji shows a sword and a mouth. It means, ‘I promise to God to tell the truth. If I break this promise, punish me with this sword.’ That is why this kanji represents ‘words’.