
呉 - Give
In ancient China, the state of Wu (呉) was famous for its generosity, always ready to Give. Picture a smiling mouth under a pair of hooked lines shaped like hands offering a gift—its form recalls the character’s old meaning of 'to bestow.' Remembering the Wu kingdom as one that gave culture, music, and lacquerware to Japan makes the kanji’s sense of giving stick.
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呉 - Give
Index # 1182
Grade 6
7 strokes
JLPT Level : N1
Readings : ゴ