融資
ゆうし · yuushi · JLPT N1 · noun
loan
💰 融 (melt/blend) + 資 (capital, funds): money melted together into funds someone lends you
融 means to melt or blend, and 資 means capital or resources. A 融資 blends money from a source into your funds, which is financing or a loan.
融 — 鬲 (tripod cauldron) + 虫 (insect/worm)
Originally depicted steam rising from a 鬲 (ritual cooking cauldron), with 虫 likely a phonetic component. The image of vapor blending into the air gave rise to meanings of 'melt,' 'blend,' and 'harmonize.' Modern senses extend to financial 'circulation' as in 金融.