• 東(east; rising sun behind tree)

The sun rising behind a tree trunk points to the East.

• 方(direction; perpendicular (pictograph—plow or boat with oar))

A plow or oar shape represents the concept of direction or region.

• 土(earth; soil; land)
• 荅(small grass; herb (for sound))

A tower is built from earth and stone, with a sound close to the character for answer.

• 東(east; rising sun behind tree)

The sun rising behind a tree trunk points to the East.

• 方(direction; perpendicular (pictograph—plow or boat with oar))

A plow or oar shape represents the concept of direction or region.

• 土(earth; soil; land)
• 荅(small grass; herb (for sound))

A tower is built from earth and stone, with a sound close to the character for answer.