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This kanji shows a rice plant blowing in the wind. So, it means “to move,” “to shift,” or “to transfer.”

This kanji consists of two parts. At the top is the “autumn” character, which is made of “rice plant” and “fire,” representing the process of harvesting rice and drying it for storage. Below is the “heart” radical. Together, this kanji means to feel sorrow or grief as harvest ends and winter approaches.

This kanji has two parts. The top part is a big knife that is about to cut a thread. The bottom part is the radical for “heart.” Combined, it shows the nervous feeling of worrying that the thread will break at any moment. So, it means to feel afraid or scared.

This kanji has two radicals. The left side is the ‘water’ radical (a river). The right side shows three footprints in the sand, meaning ‘to stop’ or ‘to stay.’ Combined, it originally meant a place where water is slow or stagnant. Later, it came to be used for words like traffic jams(渋滞）, being reluctant（渋々）, and the name of a town with slow-flowing water ‘Shibuya’（渋谷）.

This kanji consists of two parts. At the top is the “house” radical. Inside at the bottom is the “festival” radical, which depicts praying hands and an altar dedicated to the gods. Together, it originally meant to clearly understand and accept a message from the gods within one’s home. Later, it came to mean “to sense” or “to perceive” something.

This kanji consists of two parts. On the left is the “ear” radical, and on the right is the “heart” radical. Together, this kanji means “shame” or “shameful,” depicting the feeling of shame as your ears turn red.

This kanji shows someone using a hammer to build steps. So, it means steps or layers. Later, it also came to mean “gradually” or “step by step.”

This kanji has two parts. On the left is an altar for the gods, and on the right is a mound of earth representing the local god of the area. So, this kanji means a shrine where the local god lives.

This kanji consists of two parts. On the left is the “thread” radical, and on the right is a seated person preparing to cut the thread with a knife. Together, this kanji means to cut something, sever all ties, or quit a habit.