RE: Latent Indication and Directional Command

The character for “RE” is formed solely by the right semicircle, which signifies the latent realm.

“RE” deeply influences modern Japanese. It carries the core intention of pointing to and specifying the quantity, direction, or a certain grouping of something, as seen in words like “are” (that over there), “sore” (that), “kore” (this), and “dore” (which one).

Furthermore, it also holds an imperative or commanding nuance, as found in words like “shire” (know!), “tore” (take!), “kire” (cut!), and “yabure” (break!). This suggests that the fundamental power of the latent world plays a role in the phenomenal world by identifying specific objects, providing direction, or urging action, essentially “pointing out” or instructing.