This kanji is thought to have been born in a primitive age. It means ‘EAST’ because you can clearly see the RISING SUN peeking through the branches of a tree. Naturally, the place where the sun rises represents the ‘EAST’!
smart(秀)
This character combines a beautifully ripe crop on top with the winding symbol of ‘Ability’ below. It visualizes the ultimate form of ‘SMART’—representing someone who is truly ‘EXCELLENT’ and ‘SUPERIOR.
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fire(火)
change(化)
help(助)
hear(聞)
work(働)
run(走)
pillar(柱)
“This kanji holds a deeply mysterious meaning in Japanese legend. In Japan, a ‘PILLAR’ is not just a support for a house—it is also the symbol of a ‘GOD.’ On the left, you can see a giant tree, and on the right, a ladder extending to the heavens. Therefore, this kanji represents a sacred way to contact the GODS, using a long ladder as grand as a towering tree.
spring(春)
This kanji consists of two main parts. At the bottom, you can see the ‘SUN’ as a warm circle. The upper part represents a ‘PLANT’ that is now growing and pushing up from under the land. Therefore, this kanji means ‘SPRING’—the beautiful season when plants grow under the warm sun.