

The left side of this kanji represents ‘thread,’ and the right side shows ‘a river flowing through the land.’ Since ancient times, it has meant ‘warp’ (the vertical threads in weaving), which forms the backbone of a fabric.


The left side of this kanji represents ‘thread,’ and the right side shows ‘a river flowing through the land.’ Since ancient times, it has meant ‘warp’ (the vertical threads in weaving), which forms the backbone of a fabric.


In this character, you can see mountains blanketed in smoke and mist. It represents a state of being misty, hazy, or unclear.