a) 妄 -> 如 -> 吟 -> 含
妄 MOU, BOU - without reason, without authority
如 JO, NYO - equal, like, as, as if
吟 GIN - sing, chant, recite
含 GAN, fuku(mu), fuku(meru) - hold, include, contain
b) 案 -> 棋 -> 基 -> 幸
案 AN - plan, proposal
棋 KI - go, shogi, Japanese chess
基 KI, moto, motoi - basis, foundation
幸 KOU, shiawa(se), sachi - happiness, good fortune