In this figure, you can see a person taking a comfortable rest under a big, shading tree. Yes, as you can see, this character beautifully captures that peaceful moment to mean ‘rest’!
rest(休)
create(作)
heaven(天)
In this figure, you can see a human standing with their arms and legs spread wide. Above their head, a single line is drawn to represent ‘the space far above mankind.’ Therefore, this character means ‘heaven’ in a single word.
comfortable(保)
On the right side of this figure, you can see a baby sleeping peacefully in a basket, while on the left, a person—perhaps the father—stands firmly on their own two feet, watching over the infant with great care. This visual conveys a profound sense of feeling comfortable and being safely defended from the outside world. In this way, these characters often generate a whole new meaning derived from combining two distinct images.
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hermit(仙)
On the left side of this figure, you can see a person, and on the right, a mountain. This character describes someone who lives deep within the mountains, dedicating their life to discovering new inner talents and spiritual strength.
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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.