Yaho – ページ 13 – Kanji Japan

2026年9月23日2026年9月23日

grasp(捉)

This kanji has two parts. The left side is the radical for “hand,” and the right side is the radical for “foot” (a walking person). Combined, it means to completely understand a message using all of your hands and feet.

2026年9月22日2026年9月22日

peak(極)

This kanji combines the “wood” radical on the left with a symbol depicting a person stretching fully between the floor and ceiling. Originally referring to the main roof beam of a house, it evolved to represent the “peak,” “limit,” or “ultimate.”

2026年9月22日2026年10月5日

taboo(忌)

This kanji consists of two components: the top part shows a spool keeping threads organized, while the bottom part is the “heart” radical. Together, it originally depicted guiding and disciplining one’s mind into order, like neatly winding thread. Over time, it came to mean “to restrain oneself,” “humility,” and eventually “taboo” or “avoidance.”

2026年9月21日2026年11月5日

bridge(橋)

This kanji features the “tree” (wood) radical on the left and a symbol for a wide, tall structure that stretches from one end to another on the right. Combined, it originally meant a wooden “bridge.” Over time, its meaning expanded to describe anything that connects two points.

この漢字は、左側は材料の「木」、右側は高くそびえ立って向こう側まで架け渡された大きな建物を表しています。もともとは木で造られた「橋（はし）」を意味し、そこから2つの場所やものをつなぐもの全般を表すようになりました。

Words & Phrases

橋脚（kyoukyaku）:A pillar, column, or pier that supports the span and weight of a bridge.
橋渡し（hashiwatashi）:The act of serving as a bridge between two parties to help them reach an agreement, or the person who performs that role; an intermediary or mediator.

2026年9月21日2026年10月25日

green(緑)

This kanji consists of the “thread” radical on the left and a symbol on the right showing a hand carefully shaving a bamboo stalk. Together, it represents the fresh green color of freshly cut bamboo.

Words & Phrases

緑地（ryokuchi）:A piece of land covered with thick grass, bushes, and growing plants.
緑茶（ryokucha）:A vibrant green tea made from young, freshly picked tea leaves that are steamed to stop fermentation without oxidizing.

2026年9月21日2026年9月22日

slope(坂)

This kanji consists of the “land” radical on the left and a symbol on the right showing a hand reaching out to climb a slope. Together, it represents a steep slope that is difficult to climb.

2026年9月20日2026年9月21日

The Shell Bridge（根川貝殻坂橋）

This bridge spans the Negawa River, which flows along the border between Kunitachi and Tachikawa. It is called the Shell Bridge because many shells from the Edo period were discovered in this area. It is said that in ancient times, the surrounding area was submerged beneath the Tama River.

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