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The left side of this kanji shows a large fire, and the right side shows pottery being baked. Because of this, the kanji means ‘to bake’ or ‘to burn’.

Words ＆Phrases

• 焼酎（shochu）:Shochu is a Japanese distilled liquor made from ingredients such as sweet potatoes, barley, buckwheat, or sake lees.

On the left side of this figure, you can see a circle representing the sun. On the right, a hand is beckoning, paired with an open mouth that seems to call out, ‘Come with me, the sun!’ Therefore, this character beautifully captures the idea of bringing that light inside, meaning a true ‘brightness’ or ‘clarity’ in one’s heart.

Words & Phrases

• 昭和（Showa）:Shōwa; the Japanese era name corresponding to the reign of Emperor Shōwa (Hirohito), spanning from December 25, 1926, to January 7, 1989.