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Daily Kanji Mini-Networks Box
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Kanji Mini-Networks
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Earth plus a grass shoot, indicating fresh, slender grass shoots. The many associated meanings include birth, life, new, fresh, sprout, raw, alive, by nature, youth, unripe, pure, bear fruit, spare a life, bring back to life, make use of, make a living, be/remain valid, arrange flowers/plants, grow, and undiluted. (Part 1 of 2)
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| Birth; life |
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adds an element signifying "stretch" to suggest "stretch an object to give it new life." Thus the meanings be resuscitated/revived and be reborn. |
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adds woman to suggest blood relations at birth. Surname or family name are associated meanings, in the sense of certitude pertaining to an infant's maternal lineage. |
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adds heart/emotions to suggest one's inborn nature. Thus the meanings character, nature, sex, gender, and essence. |
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| Birth; life |
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adds cow to indicate a sacrificial cow offered for the renewal of life. Thus the meaning of sacrifice. |
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adds man/male to indicate a male child born to a sister, i.e. nephew. Also, son-in-law (adopted into a family). In Japanese, this characters indicates the male child of a brother as well. |
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