guard(衛)

This kanji has two parts: the ‘go’ radical is divided, and inside it is a symbol for walking around a perimeter. That is why this kanji means ‘to guard’ or ‘to protect’ by patrolling the area.

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gereration(世)

This figure combines three distinct marks”+” that represent the number ten. Therefore, this layout visually means ‘thirty’—and in ancient timing, thirty years defined exactly one generation!

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gem(玉)

The basic shape of this kanji represents a ‘KING’ standing firmly on the land, holding a sparkling gem on his left side. In Japan, the emperor has held a sacred GEM as a symbol of power from ancient times to the present day. Therefore, this kanji means ‘GEM’ or ‘JEWEL’