惟
惟: think
think; consider
11 strokesNames & literary · Name kanji (準1級 range)in 3 words here
Readings
On
イ・ユイ
Kunおもんみる・これ・おもうに
Literary; mostly seen in 思惟 (contemplation). 惟うに (おもうに) means 'it seems to me', now usually 思うに.
Key words
思惟しいthought; contemplation
惟うにおもうにit seems to me; upon reflection
惟神かんながらin accordance with the gods
半跏思惟像はんかしいぞうpensive half-lotus statue
Example sentences
彼は静かな書斎で、長いあいだ思惟にふけった。
In the quiet study, he was lost in thought for a long time.
惟うに、あの時の選択は間違っていなかったのだろう。
On reflection, I suppose the choice I made then was not wrong.
寺の宝物殿で、半跏思惟像の穏やかな微笑みに見入った。
In the temple's treasure hall, I gazed at the serene smile of the pensive half-lotus statue.