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.”
rice plant(稲)
rice paddy(田)
This kanji depicts a rice paddy, showing rice plants growing in a flooded field.
young(幼)
This kanji combines the radical for “small thread” on the left with “power” on the right. Symbolizing a weak or limited force, it evolved to mean “young,” “child,” or “inexperienced.”
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)
school(派)
hip(腰)
This kanji consists of two parts. On the left is the “body” radical, and on the right is a woman with her hands on her hips, which represents the body’s most important part. Together, this kanji means “hip” or “the most vital physical point.”
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bone(骨)
This kanji has two parts: the top radical represents a bone joint, and the bottom radical means “muscle” or “body.” Together, it originally meant a physical “bone.” Over time, its meaning expanded to describe the ability to move your body effectively, just as you imagine.
この漢字は、上部は関節の骨の形、下部は肉（身体）を表しています。身体を支え、思い通りに手足を動かすための支柱である「骨（ほね）」を意味します。
Words & Phrases
- 骨子（kosshi）:The central points, main framework, or backbone that forms the foundation of an idea or plan.
- 骨肉（kotsuniku）:A person who is related to someone by birth or blood ties, such as parents, children, or siblings.