Скачать или смотреть [ Kanji Mystery ] The Dark Origin of ZEN(禅): A Weapon Hidden in Plain Sight.

You think "ZEN" (禅) means peace and meditation? Think again. Look closely at the right side of the character, pointed out in the thumbnail. There's a shocking secret hidden inside that completely contradicts its peaceful image.

In this episode of Japan Kanji Galaxy, we decode the kanji for "ZEN" (禅). We reveal the surprising etymology of its right-hand component, "単" (tan). While it looks simple, this part actually depicts an ancient Y-shaped weapon, similar to a slingshot! We explain the fascinating history of how a character containing a weapon came to represent peace and meditation in Japanese culture.

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