This character combines an overhead tilt of the head with a person dancing and calling out. It symbolizes a noisy, energetic celebration, which is why it was used for the names of ancient kingdoms and regions
fun(呉)
happiness(福)
On the left side of this character, you can see a holy ceremonial stand, and on the right, a bottle filled with Japanese SAKE. In ancient times, people celebrated joyful occasions and felt Happiness in this way—by presenting SAKE to their God
fruit(果)
foot(足)
flying(飛)
This character resembles the kanji for a small ‘BIRD.’ It depicts a large bird spreading its wide wings, heading up toward the sun. Therefore, this kanji means ‘to FLY’ or ‘to JUMP’ in Japanese.
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fish(魚)
fence(垣)
evil(凶)
In this character, you can see a person crying inside a pit—which represents a ‘bad situation’ or an ‘evil thing.’ Therefore, this kanji means ‘EVIL’ or ‘BAD LUCK’ in Japanese.
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alien(夷)
In ancient Japan, the central government in the west considered the eastern tribes to be enemies. They called these people the ‘Emishi.’ This kanji was created to reflect the unique clothing and style of the Emishi people.
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glory(栄)
