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As you can see, this kanji depicts an arrow. Therefore, this kanji means ‘arrow.’ By extension, it came to be used to describe things that move fast, such as a swift river or heavy rain.

The character  is originally a mirror image of the kanji“后” (kou)that represents a person carefully listening to the words of their predecessor.

While “后(kou)” implies internal succession, this kanji means a successor who handles external affairs and public administration.Therefore, it came to mean “to govern,” “to manage,” or “an official in charge.”

This kanji depicts an arm gathering something around a fire. This is why the kanji means “ash.”

The kanji is composed of the radical for “speech” in the left,and elements representing a legal code written on wooden tablets in the right. This signifies explaining things to someone by following established rules and principles of the world. So this kanji means’argue’.

“What can you see in this drawing? Yes, it’s a person carrying a huge sword! So, this kanji character means ‘weapon.’ A sword itself isn’t a weapon. It’s the fact that a human is using it that makes it one.”

On the right side of this figure, you can see a pile of blocks, while the left features a stand for sacred offerings. Therefore, this character beautifully symbolizes an ‘ancestor’—representing those who built and piled up their lives through the generations.

This character describes a man keeping a watchful eye and standing guard for his king. Therefore, it carries the profound meaning of an ‘allegiant’ or a ‘liege man’.

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’.