- 自(nose (pictographic) → self; body)
Ancient people pointed to their nose when saying "I," so the character for nose also means self.
(since) ancient times
Since ancient times, this place has been a beautiful land.
(from) time immemorial
Ancient people pointed to their nose when saying "I," so the character for nose also means self.
Ten mouths passing word down through generations—that is something ancient.
(since) ancient times
Since ancient times, this place has been a beautiful land.
(from) time immemorial
Ancient people pointed to their nose when saying "I," so the character for nose also means self.
Ten mouths passing word down through generations—that is something ancient.
(since) ancient times
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