philosophy

(fold) + (mouth/small box radical)
★☆☆☆☆
10 strokes
BETA

Onyomi

TETSU

Mnemonic

The philosophy that comes from Confucius' mouth is powerful enough to fold IRON (鉄, pronounced 'tetsu')。

Jukugo

哲学(てつがく)

philosophy ★★☆☆☆
(philosophy) + (knowledge) = 哲学 (philosophy)

philosophy (adj.: 哲学的な、てつがくてきな)

哲学者(てつがくしゃ)

philosopher ★☆☆☆☆
(philosophy) + (professional) = 哲学者 (philosopher)