The Heart of Kanji
Nichi Bei News columnist Rev. Masato Kawahatsu is a minister at the Konko Church of San Francisco and Konko Center of South San Francisco, who teaches shodo (Japanese calligraphy). He can be reached at konkosf2@sbcglobal.net or (415) 517-5563. The views expressed in the preceding column are not necessarily those of the Nichi Bei News.
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Being useful to others and Kami/God
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人 (Hito) means “person.” This character indicates a standing person. 神 (kami) means “God.” The left side of this character represents an altar and the right side represents lightning. 為 […] READ MORE
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A gift from Kami/God
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神様 (Kami sama) means “God.” The left side of the first character represents the altar and the right side represents lightning. The left side of the second character represents a […] READ MORE
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We came to this life to laugh
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笑 (Warau) means “laugh or laughter.” The top lines of this character represents bamboo and the lines below represent a person who is laughing. 為 (Tame) means “for.” This character […] READ MORE
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Thank you for taking care
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御 (O or on) means “respect or honor.” 世話 (Sewa) means “taking care or help.” The first character represents many generations or many years. The left side of the second […] READ MORE
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Seeing the truth through a hopeless situation
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失望 (Shitsubo) means “hopeless.” The first character represents a bird flying away, never to return. The second character’s left side represents an eye. The top portion of the right side […] READ MORE
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Appreciating silent things
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無言 (Mugon) means “silent.” The first character’s bottom lines represent fire flames and the lines above symbolize a house and a new life. The house burns and becomes ashes, but […] READ MORE
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Show your appreciation by your actions
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お礼 (Orei) means “appreciation.” The left side of this character represents an altar and the right side represents a person who is bowing. 実践 (Jisen) means “take action.” The first […] READ MORE
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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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