A huge tree was cut down with a sharp ax, leaving behind a fresh stump. This image of a freshly cut tree is why this kanji came to mean ‘NEW’!
new(新)
The short story of Kanji pictures
The short story of Kanji pictures
A huge tree was cut down with a sharp ax, leaving behind a fresh stump. This image of a freshly cut tree is why this kanji came to mean ‘NEW’!