This character simply visualizes the shape of a gate. In the center is a door, flanked by a pillar on each side. Even today, these iconic entrance structures can be seen in abundance at sacred sites.
palace(宮)
misty(幽)
In this character, you can see mountains blanketed in smoke and mist. It represents a state of being misty, hazy, or unclear.
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watch(見)
origin(源)
At the top of this shape is a field, from which a waterfall comes rushing down with a splash, while the sun rises in the distance. This character means the ‘origin’ of all things.
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light(明)
Yes, this character combines the sun and the moon. It simply means ‘brightness’ in the sky.
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ear(耳)
way(道)
This character means ‘way’ or ‘road.’ It depicts the scene of a person walking along a long path.
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mask(面)
This character is depicted exactly as people saw it in ancient times. The mask was used for their ceremonies and festivals, and the mask itself embodied the very gods they believed in.
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eye(目)
This shape symbolizes a specific part of the human face—the eye itself.