This kanji depicts a person lying down on a mat or bed. Over time, this idea of depending or resting on something evolved to mean ‘cause,‘’root’ ‘origin,’ or ‘the reason behind something.’
Words and phrases
- 因果（inga):The idea that everything is determined by your actions in a past life.
- 因果応報(inga-ouhou):Good deeds bring good results, and bad deeds bring bad results.