This kanji combines the radical for “small thread” on the left with “power” on the right. Symbolizing a weak or limited force, it evolved to mean “young,” “child,” or “inexperienced.”
young(幼)
power(力)
man(男)
On the upper part of this figure, you can see a farm, and below it is the symbol for ‘power.’ Therefore, this character means ‘man’—traditionally representing someone who possesses the strength to work in the fields.
help(助)
