【礻】Shimesu-hen【示】Shimesu
Commentary on the radical "礻" or "示"
Many kanji with the radical "礻 or示 (Shimesu-hen, Shimesu)" are related to gods, rituals, and the disasters and blessings they inflict.
The part of "礻" used today is a form based on the old writer's form.
e.g.
祝 → 礻 + 儿 +口
The "儿" is a shape of "a person kneeling down".
The part of "口" has the meaning of "a prayer".
Together, the three represent the meaning of "praying for and celebrating happiness".
神 → 礻 + 申
The part of "申" is an image of "lightning". It represents "the God of heaven".
The addition of the radical "礻" indicates the meaning of "God" in general".
List of kanji with "礻" or "示" as radical
They are listed in stroke order.
示 祭 票 禁
礼 社 祈 祉 祝 神 祖 祥 禍 禅 福
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