天地 (Tenchi) means “Heaven and Earth.” The first character’s top line represents the sky and the line below represents a large person. The second character’s left side represents land and the right side represents a snake. 繰り合 (Kuriawase) means “arrangement.” The first character’s left side represents a string. The top lines of the right side […]
THE HEART OF KANJI: Appreciate everything
July 20, 2023 by Leave a Comment
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) means “to bow with deep appreciation.” The left side represents a divine altar and the right side represents a person who is bowing with deep […]
THE HEART OF KANJI: Have the courage to grow older
June 8, 2023 by Leave a Comment
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 the portion below indicates a bicep muscle. The second character’s top lines represent a person exhaling and the lines below represent steaming rice. Awhile back, […]
THE HEART OF KANJI: Appreciating whatever comes our way
April 27, 2023 by Leave a Comment
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 lines represent a fortune teller’s cup. The fortune teller predicts many fortunes using this cup. 礼 (Rei) means “bow.” The left side indicates an altar […]
THE HEART OF KANJI: Life is full of turmoil
March 2, 2023 by Leave a Comment
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 the right side symbolizes a tangled thread. 満 (Michi) means “full.” The right side of this character represents a container full of sake. 人生 (Jinsei) […]
THE HEART OF KANJI: Live in the moment, live in the now
February 16, 2023 by Leave a Comment
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 character indicates one finger. 瞬 (Shun) means “a moment.” The left side of this character represents an eye. The top left side represents flames and […]
THE HEART OF KANJI: The power of sensitivity and insensitivity
January 5, 2023 by Leave a Comment
敏感 (Binkan) means “sensitive.” The left side of the first character represents a woman with long hair, and the right side indicates a hand. The hand is gently taking care of the woman’s hair. The second character’s top lines represent a fruit tree and the portion below indicates a mouth and heart. 力 (Ryoku) means […]
THE HEART OF KANJI: Appreciate all the functions of our body
January 1, 2023 by Leave a Comment
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. 働 (Hataraki) means “function or work.” The right side represents a person, the middle section represents heavy items and the right side indicates power. 礼 […]
THE HEART OF KANJI: Our lives are borrowed from the universe
December 8, 2022 by Leave a Comment
命 (Inochi) means “life.” The top lines represent a person and the lines below 叩 symbolize “beat.” All together, our human life is sustained by the beating of one’s heart. 天 (Ten) means ”heaven.” The top line represents the sky and the strokes below represent a big person. 地 (Chi) means “Earth.” The left side […]
THE HEART OF KANJI: Live life with no regrets
November 10, 2022 by Leave a Comment
後悔 (Koukai) means “regret.” The first character’s left side represents “moving forward,” and the right side shows a string tied to a foot. Together, it symbolizes not being able to move forward because we are pulled back by the string. The second character represents a heart on the left side and “life” and “mother” on […]
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