This kanji shows a tree with a mark at the very top. So, it originally means the end or top of something.
end(末)
root(本)
peak(極)
This kanji combines the “wood” radical on the left with a symbol depicting a person stretching fully between the floor and ceiling. Originally referring to the main roof beam of a house, it evolved to represent the “peak,” “limit,” or “ultimate.”
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bridge(橋)
This kanji features the “tree” (wood) radical on the left and a symbol for a wide, tall structure that stretches from one end to another on the right. Combined, it originally meant a wooden “bridge.” Over time, its meaning expanded to describe anything that connects two points.
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board(札)
branch(枝)
This kanji consists of two parts: the ‘tree’ radical on the left, and a hand holding a branch on the right. Originally, it referred to a tree branch itself. By extension, it came to mean ‘something that branches off from the main stream.’
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construct(築)
medicine(薬)
As you can see, this kanji consists of two parts: the ‘grass’ (leaf) radical on top, and a component below representing a man dancing with joy. Therefore, this kanji means ‘medicine’—something made from plants that brings happiness and relief to people.
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vegetable(菜)
ride(乗)
