This character showcases lush, green plants thriving upon a ritual table. Symbolizing nature’s abundance, it carries the meaning of a ‘rich harvest’ or ‘prosperity’.
rich(豊)
away(離)
On the left side, you can find a crocodile-like creature, with a large bird flying high above it. This character describes a tense standoff where the land animal and the bird fight while maintaining their distance—just like boxers! Therefore, this character carries the meaning ‘away from something’.
この漢字は、網にかかった美しい鳥が、もがいて逃げ去ろうとする様子から生まれました。くっついていたものが分かれて遠ざかる「離れる・去る」という意味を表します。
Words & Phrases
- 離婚（rikon）:The act of ending a marriage and legally becoming strangers again.
- 離島（ritoh）:An isolated island located far away from the mainland.
- 離別（ribetsu）:Parting ways with another person, whether temporarily or permanently.
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prisoner(囚)
This character shows a man trapped inside a fence. Because of this vivid imagery, it has carried the meaning of ‘prisoner’ since ancient times.
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power(力)
Within this shape, you can see the outline of strong, muscular arms. Therefore, this character in itself represents the concept of ‘power’.
king(王)
This figure portrays a man standing proudly upon the land. It symbolizes a person who rules over a nation—a king.
man(男)
On the upper part of this figure, you can see a farm, and below it is the symbol for ‘power.’ Therefore, this character means ‘man’—traditionally representing someone who possesses the strength to work in the fields.
sound(音)
To receive messages from the divine, ancient people prayed over a clay pot covered with a stone and listened for the vibrations within it. This is why this character means ‘sound.’ When combined with another character that means ‘enjoy,’ it creates the word for ‘music’!
descend(降)
This character consists of two parts. On the left is a ladder reaching straight to heaven, and on the right, you can see a deity descending from above. Therefore, this character means ‘descend’.
woman(女)
devil(鬼)
