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This kanji depicts weapons stored safely in a sacred box, symbolizing peace and a solemn promise after war. Because of this, it came to mean “good luck” or “auspicious.” You will often see this kanji on omikuji (fortune slips) at Japanese shrines.

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.

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!

This character simply visualizes the shape of a gate. In the center is a door, flanked by a pillar on each side. Even today, these iconic entrance structures can be seen in abundance at sacred sites.

This character perfectly depicts the shape of a traditional storehouse. Even today, these historical buildings can still be seen.

This is the exact kanji where that arrow takes you! It depicts a large, bustling crossroad where paths intersect. While the arrow showed you the direction, this kanji captures the real action of stepping out onto the road and shouting, ‘GO’!

In this character, you can see a bird taking off, kicking the ground strongly with its legs to fly forward. Therefore, this kanji represents ‘GUTS,’ ‘EFFORT,’ or the determination to win!

In this character, you can see candles lit at the top, just above a tree. This visual represents glory and brightness, symbolizing prosperity as a political establishment.