- 血 — blood
- 血液 — blood (as fluid)
- 出血 — bleeding
- 輸血 — blood transfusion
- 熱血 — hot-blooded / passionate
- 献血 — blood donation
血 is a pictographic character that resembles drops of blood in a vessel. It symbolizes life force and connection to kinship or passion in metaphorical use. It’s widely used in medical and emotional contexts.
血が出ています。
Blood is coming out.
献血に協力しましょう。
Let’s cooperate in donating blood.
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