This kanji shows a square flag waving in the wind. Among the different kanji for “flag,” this one specifically means a square war banner used to rally soldiers.
flag(square) (旗)
flag(rectangular) (幡)
This kanji originally depicted a rectangular flag fluttering in the wind, resembling seeds being sown in a rice paddy. While several kanji represent flags, this specific one was used for rectangular banners in Buddhist ceremonies.
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rice(米)
This kanji represents grains of rice.
In Japan, rice is planted in spring and harvested in autumn.
When it is ready for harvest in autumn, the rice turns a beautiful golden color.
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rice plant(稲)
This kanji has two parts: The left side depicts a rice plant bending under the weight of its rice ears, and the right side shows a hand harvesting it. Therefore, this kanji means “rice plant.”
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rice paddy(田)
This kanji depicts a rice paddy, showing rice plants growing in a flooded field.
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young(幼)
foolish(痴)
wise(智)
The upper section means “knowledge” (understanding words instantly, like an arrow). The bottom section is the sun. Together, the kanji represents applied, practical knowledge rather than pure logic or theory.
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know(知)
This kanji combines the “arrow” radical on the left with the “mouth” radical on the right. It represents grasping words as fast as an arrow flies, giving the character its meaning of “to know” or “knowledge.”
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pulse(脈)
