a) 架 -> 柱 -> 責 -> 賦
架 KA, ka(keru), ka(karu) - hang, build (a bridge)
柱 CHUU, hashira - pillar, column, pole
責 SEKI, se(meru) - condemn, censure, torture
賦 FU - tribute, payment, installment
b) 雷 -> 男 -> 加 -> 鳴
雷 RAI, kaminari - thunder
男 DAN, NAN, otoko - male, man
加 KA, kuwa(eru), kuwa(waru) - add, append, join, take part
鳴 MEI, na(ku), na(ru)(rasu) - cry, sing, howl, ring