The kanji character 参(さん) primarily conveys the meaning of "to participate," "to join," "to attend," or "to visit". It can also imply "to go," "to come," or "to offer" depending on the context. It often suggests involvement in an activity or event.

・On-yomi (音読み): ・サン ・Kun-yomi (訓読み): ・まい（る）

⚫︎参加（さんか） Translation: Participation ⚫︎参ります（まいります） Translation: I will go/come (humble form) ⚫︎参拝（さんぱい） Translation: Visiting a shrine or temple (for worship)

The kanji 参(さん) is a pictograph. It depicts three strokes, originally representing the three stars in the constellation of Orion's Belt. The strokes are later thought to represent a person going toward or entering something. Over time, the meaning evolved to represent participation and attendance.