- 自(nose (pictographic) → self; body)ASSOCIATIVE
Ancient people pointed to their nose when saying "I," so the character for nose also means self.
(to act) on one's own initiative
(to act) on one's own initiative
He always studies on his own initiative.
Ancient people pointed to their nose when saying "I," so the character for nose also means self.
A hand drawing a bow with two legs stepping forward is the action of 'shooting' an arrow.
(to act) on one's own initiative
(to act) on one's own initiative
He always studies on his own initiative.
Ancient people pointed to their nose when saying "I," so the character for nose also means self.
A hand drawing a bow with two legs stepping forward is the action of 'shooting' an arrow.
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