kanji

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dark(闇)

Ancient people saw daytime as the realm of humans and nighttime as the realm of God. In that unseen time, they listened for divine messages. This is why this character represents ‘DARKNESS.

2026年6月5日2026年6月9日

This kanji consists of two parts. First, you can see a person standing on the edge of a cliff. Second, there is a person sitting with their knees bent below. Together, both parts represent an unstable or dangerous situation.

cliff(崖)

2026年6月5日2026年6月13日

big(大)

You probably do this action too—like when you win a game or achieve a big success! This figure of a person standing with their arms and legs spread wide means ‘BIG.’ It was likely a natural gesture for humans to confidently express their presence.

2026年6月5日2026年6月9日

contract(契)

In this character, you can see a knife carving into a stone tablet on a table. In ancient times, people made contracts this way. Therefore, this kanji means ‘CONTRACT’ in Japanese.

2026年6月5日2026年6月13日