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.
shrine(社)
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The short story of Kanji pictures
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.