

This character has the “flesh” (body) radical on the left and a symbol for blood vessels on the right. Because it represents blood flowing through the body, this character means “pulse.”


This kanji has two parts: the top radical represents a bone joint, and the bottom radical means “muscle” or “body.” Together, it originally meant a physical “bone.” Over time, its meaning expanded to describe the ability to move your body effectively, just as you imagine.


This kanji consists of two parts. On the left is the “body” radical, and on the right is a woman with her hands on her hips, which represents the body’s most important part. Together, this kanji means “hip” or “the most vital physical point.”


This character is simply the image of the moon in the night sky, gently veiled by a small cloud.