palanquin, bier, public opinion, the earth
輿 centers on a carried conveyance: a palanquin or bier for transporting people or the deceased. The extended senses of public opinion and the earth are rare and likely derive from classical Chinese usage where the character metaphorically represents something that carries or supports the people.
輿 combines 車 (vehicle) with a phonetic element derived from 与 (give), suggesting a vehicle that is given or carried. The modern form visually contains 臼 and ハ above 車, but the historical development of the upper components is uncertain.
The top part looks like two hands (臼 and ハ) lifting a vehicle (車) together. Picture a palanquin being carried by many hands.
For ヨ, imagine a palanquin being carried while someone says 'Yo!' to get attention: Yo -> ヨ, and the palanquin moves forward.
mikoshi; portable Shinto shrine carried through the streets during festivals
palanquin set with jewels
palanquin; litter; bier
mikoshi; portable Shinto shrine carried through the streets during festivals
front palanquin carrier
Earth; the world
even a woman of low birth can gain status by marrying rich (if she has the looks)
to wheedle a person into doing something
to marry into a family of rank; to marry money
two people riding in a palanquin together
ganglion cyst caused by carrying a mikoshi on one's shoulders
person who carries a palanquin; palanquin bearer
wedding; bridal procession; marriage into a family
earth; world
world map; map
popularity; esteem; reputation; confidence
to enjoy the trust and confidence of
palanquin bearer; carrying a palanquin
man marrying into wealth and power
imperial conveyance