The left part of this character symbolizes people gathering together, while the right depicts a person sitting with a spacious and generous heart. Therefore, this character represents the profound concept of ‘virtue’.
virtue(徳)
royal(御)
The exact meaning of this character can be difficult to translate because English has no single direct equivalent. Originally portraying someone skillfully guiding a horse down a path, this character has come to symbolize the highest level of respect, honor, and reverence used for sacred or noble things.