Kanji 哲: philosophy, clear
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Kanji 哲: philosophy, clear. Readings and core meaning.
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Core meaning / core image
Core meaning: 哲
philosophy, clear
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Mnemonic story
Mnemonic story
Philosophy is the act of using the mouth (口) to break down (折) and analyze complex logic to make the truth clear. Imagine a wise person using words to explore and clarify deep principles.