書 (Sho) means “writing.†The top of this character depicts a person who is writing calligraphy, and the bottom represents a piece of paper. é“ (Do, michi) means “a way, path or road.†The right side represents a person’s head and face and the left side represents a crossroad. 心 (Kokoro) means “heart.†This word […]
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THE HEART OF KANJI: Our life is for planting seeds of smiling or laughter
January 1, 2021 by Leave a Comment
人 represents a person standing and the character 生 represents a sprout growing in soil. 笑顔 (Waraigao) means “a smiling or laughing face.†笑 represents bamboo and a person who is laughing, like bamboo playfully moving back and forth. é¡” represents a person’s hair and head. 種 (Tane) means “seed.†This character indicates a rice […]
THE HEART OF KANJI: Peace of the world
December 3, 2020 by Leave a Comment
世 (Se) means “generations.†This character represents a trio of the character å or (10). ç•Œ (Kai) means “world.†The top lines represent a rice field. The symbol in the center is a person and the bottom lines are divider lines. å¹³ (Hei) means “flat, calm.†The top line represents the sky and the bottom […]
THE HEART OF KANJI: Human life is very precious
November 5, 2020 by Leave a Comment
人 (Nin, hito) symbolizes “a person standing.†間 (Gen, aida) means “among or between.†命 (Inochi) means “life.†The top of this character shows a person and the bottom represents a finger. The rectangular character represents a mouth and a person who is bending down. Together this character means a person’s life is maintained by […]
THE HEART OF KANJI: Appreciate nature
October 8, 2020 by Leave a Comment
自（Shi, ji） means “me or myself.†This character indicates a nose. 然 (Zen) means nature. The left side of the top of this word indicates meat, and the right side symbolizes a wild dog. The bottom represents fire or flames. æ„Ÿ (Kan) means “feeling.†The top of this character represents a fruit tree and the […]
THE HEART OF KANJI: Take care of yourself
September 10, 2020 by Leave a Comment
自 (Ji) means “yourself.†This character represents a person’s nose. In Japanese culture, people point to their nose when they say “me or myself.†分 (Bun) means “a part of.†The top part of this word represents two pieces, and below this symbolizes a knife. Together, this character shows that our life was divided from […]
THE HEART OF KANJI: Heart of kindness for people and all things
August 13, 2020 by Leave a Comment
人 (Hito) means “person.†全㦠(Subete) This character, which represents a form of the person, means “everything.†The top of this word symbolizes the roof of a warehouse that stores many valuable items. 親 (Shin or oya) means “parents.†The top left side represents a person standing, and the bottom of this character represents a […]
THE HEART OF KANJI: Help one another
July 2, 2020 by Leave a Comment
相 (Ai or so) means “each other.†The left side of this character represents a tree and the right side represents an eye. Together, your eye looks at a tree with deep care. This can also represent the deep care we have for others. 与 (Yo) means “give.†This word is a form of giving […]
THE HEART OF KANJI: The power of the immune system
June 4, 2020 by Leave a Comment
生 (Sei) means “life.†The bottom of this character indicates soil and above it is a bud or a sprout. 命 (Mei or inochi) means “life.†The top line represents a person. Beneath the person is “one.†Beneath this indicates “beating.†Collectively, the person’s heartbeat helps them to live. 力 (Ryoku, chikara) means power, which […]
THE HEART OF KANJI: Deep breath
May 7, 2020 by Leave a Comment
深ㄠ(Fukai) means “deep.†The left side of this character indicates water and the right side represents a baby coming out of a womb.æ¯ (Iki) means “breath.†The top of this character represents a nose, while the bottom symbolizes a human heart. The air reaches our heart through our lungs and nose. As you know, […]
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