What does the left-hand component of this kanji mean?

His opinion doesn't matter to me at all.

He is known as the most horrid client in the cabaret club industry.

His new itasha really stands out, doesn't it?

Ouch, I tripped over my foot.

He was born as an illegitimate child and experienced many difficulties.

My grandfather used to till his privately-owned rice field.

Using the private railway makes commuting very convenient.

We respect Japanese culture.

We are going on a trip tomorrow.