The kanji 毅 primarily conveys the idea of "firmness," "resoluteness," "fortitude," and "strength of will." It suggests a strong, unwavering character, capable of facing challenges and difficulties with determination. It also implies a sense of decisiveness and the ability to act courageously.

・On-yomi (音読み): ・ *ki* キ ・Kun-yomi (訓読み): ・ none

⚫︎ 毅然とした態度 Translation: Resolute attitude ⚫︎ 毅然と立ち向かう Translation: To stand up resolutely; to face with fortitude ⚫︎ 剛毅な精神 Translation: Strong-willed spirit

The kanji 毅 is a 形声文字 (*keisei moji*, phonetic-semantic compound), meaning it combines elements that provide meaning and pronunciation clues. The left side is 歹 which is related to death or destruction, and the right side is 殳 which represents a weapon. The element 歹 indicates a challenging or difficult situation, and the 殳 implies the act of overcoming or breaking through the difficulty. Together, these elements emphasize the idea of facing adversity with unwavering determination and strength, leading to the meaning of "firmness" and "resoluteness."