日本原子能研究所

• 日(sun (pictograph))ASSOCIATIVE

The character 日 is drawn as a round sun with light rays inside.

• 木(tree; wood)RADICAL
• 一(mark; position indicator)ASSOCIATIVE

A horizontal line at the base of a tree marks the root—that is the foundation, the essential base.

• 厂(rock cliff; eaves)RADICAL
• 泉(source stream; spring)ASSOCIATIVE

Water flowing from beneath a cliff of stone is the original source.

• 子(child (pictographic))ASSOCIATIVE

The character 子 depicts a newborn child with a large head and arms outstretched.

• ⺼(flesh; body)RADICAL
• 厶(private; personal)ASSOCIATIVE
• 匕匕(two legs (bear image))ASSOCIATIVE

A bear displays extraordinary strength and ability through its powerful body and muscular legs.

• 户(door; house)RADICAL
• 斤(axe)PHONETIC

A place is where a house door stands, using an axe to chop and erect a tree.