this, current, next, coming, last, past
此 centers on pointing to something close in space, time, or context: the immediate 'this', the current moment, or the next/last thing in a sequence.
此 is thought to combine 止 (foot, stop) and 匕 (a person or spoon), originally expressing the idea of 'this place' or 'here'. The exact historical development is uncertain.
The left side 止 (stop) and right side 匕 (a person or spoon) together suggest stopping and pointing: 'this' thing right here.
For シ, imagine pointing at 'this' and saying 'she' — she -> シ, as if identifying a person nearby.
the other day; lately; recently
this
each and every; all
recently; not long ago; for a while recently; all the while recently
meanwhile; the other day; recently
bamboo
purple; violet
gambler
here; this area; around here
this world; this life
this and that
you