Kanji 謂: reason, origin, history, oral tradition
Key takeaways
Kanji 謂: reason, origin, history, oral tradition. Readings and core meaning.
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Kanji at a glance
Core meaning / core image
Core meaning: 謂
reason, origin, history, oral tradition
Kanji structure breakdown
Mnemonic story
Mnemonic story
This character combines 'word' (言) and 'stomach' (胃). It signifies taking thoughts from deep inside the stomach (the gut) and putting them into words to explain or call something, as seen in the term 'so-called' (所謂).
