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Save a cat for good luck
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猫 (Neko) means “cat.” This character’s left side represents a small animal and the right side symbolizes a rice field. Together, a cat is a creature that catches mice from […] READ MORE
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I have my present personality because of my habits
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習慣 (Shukan) means “habit.” The top portion of the first character represents a small bird and the lines below represent a mouth. The left side of the second character represents […] READ MORE
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Appreciate everything
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全 (Subete) means “everything.” The top lines of this character represent a mountain and the lines below represent a round marble. Together, it symbolizes a completely polished marble. 礼 (Rei) […] READ MORE
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Have the courage to grow older
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老 (Oiru) means “to be old.” This character represents an old person holding a stick. 勇気 (Yuki) means “courage.” The first character’s top strokes indicate a nail and wood and […] READ MORE
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Appreciating whatever comes our way
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何事 (Nanigoto) means “whatever.” The first character’s left side represents a person and the right side represents carrying something. The second character’s bottom lines represent a hand and the top […] READ MORE
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Life is full of turmoil
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波乱 (Haran) means “turmoil.” The left side of the first character represents water and the right side represents wrinkled leather. The second character’s left section represents a pin cushion and […] READ MORE
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Live in the moment, live in the now
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今 (Ima) means “now.” The top lines of this character represent a gathering of people and the bottom line symbolizes the continuation of this gathering. 一 (Ichi) means “one.” This […] READ MORE
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Appreciate all the functions of our body
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身体 (Shintai) means “body.” The first character represents a pregnant woman. The left side of the second character represents a person, and the right side represents a tree with roots. […] READ MORE
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THE HEART OF KANJI: Appreciation and apology
Rev. Masato Kawahatsu, Nichi Bei Weekly Columnist
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感 (Kan) means “feeling.” The top lines represent a fruit tree, the small box in the center of this character is a mouth, and the bottom lines represent a heart. […] READ MORE
