We are tired of paying this blood tax.

The Turks built a powerful empire in Central Asia.

Kouke is my best friend.

He chose a university by deciding by himself.

He decided to determine his own path.

She wept in sorrow.

It is said that the Xiezhi is a fabulous monster.

Her dishevelled hair spoke of her being stricken with grief.

She tucked the letter into her obi and hid it.

The radical of this kanji is called '亅', or 'barb'.