kanji-a-day: 1171/2000JLPT: N1School Grade: Junior high schoolThis character is a combination of 心 h
kanji-a-day: 1171/2000JLPT: N1School Grade: Junior high schoolThis character is a combination of 心 heart/feelings, and 貇 a somewhat obscure element also seen in 墾 cultivate/reclaim. 貇 is a phonetic element, but also carries a meaning of “to devote oneself to” and “fine, minute/sensitive.” Together with 心 this gives “to give special attention to” and a “pure and untainted heart.” The ideas of “earnestness” and “sincerity” led to the associated meanings of “courtesy” and “cordiality.” -- source link