Kanji 爾: you, thou, second person
Key takeaways
Kanji 爾: you, thou, second person. Readings and core meaning.
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Kanji at a glance
Core meaning / core image
Core meaning: 爾
you, thou, second person
Kanji structure breakdown
Mnemonic story
Mnemonic story
This kanji means 'you' or 'thou.' Because the combination of one (一), borders (冂), hexagram lines (爻), and eight (八) is so complex, the meaning isn't easily derived from its parts. It is best remembered through formal or classical terms like '爾後' (thereafter) or '爾汝' (a term used for addressing someone familiarly).
