This kanji depicts a footprint stopping in front of a line.
It represents halting a person before they head in the wrong direction. Therefore, this kanji came to mean ‘right’ or ‘correct.’
right(正)
calm(凪)
stop(止)
This kanji depicts a footprint left in the sand. Therefore, it carries the meaning ‘to stop’—staying in the same place.
arms(武)
“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.”
Words & Phrases
- 武器（buki）:A tool or instrument used for fighting or combat.
- 武士（bushi）:A person of a historical social class who mastered martial arts and engaged in warfare.