root / stem / origin / source / this / the current / original / inherent / originally / classifier for books, periodicals, files etc
本
=
一
+
木
:
Beelzebub (b) finds a Christmas tree (木) in the encampment ((e)n3) and feels like eating its roots (本). He uses a flute (一) to chop the roots right off.
to announce / to inform / report / newspaper / recompense / revenge / CL:份[fen4],張|张[zhang1]
报
=
𠬝
+
扌
:
Before his ballet performance Beelzebub uses the aorta's bathroom, already wearing his tutu. He reads a newspaper holding it with toy claws so as to protect his hands from the ink.
