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’!
east(東)
enjoy(楽)
This kanji describes a man who has started to dance with joy, so the character itself means ‘ENJOY’ or ‘FUN.’ When you combine this kanji with another character meaning ‘SOUND,’ it forms a new word—’MUSIC’ (On-gaku)!
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elegant(雅)
This kanji is composed of two symbolic elements. On the left, you can see the character for ‘FANG’ (or ivory), which represents strength and correctness. On the right, there is a ‘BIRD.’ Together, they create a beautiful harmony of power and grace, which is why this kanji means ‘REFINED,’ ‘ELEGANT,’ or ‘GRACEFUL’ in Japanese.
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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eternal(永)
