しんにょう – Kanji Japan

2026年10月4日2026年10月4日

go around(巡)

This kanji has two parts. The left side is the radical for “road” or “moving forward.” The right side shows a curved river flowing around. Combined, it means “to go around” or “to circulate.”

2026年7月27日2026年8月18日

reverse(逆)

This kanji consists of two parts: a footprint moving forward on the left, and an inverted person on the right. Therefore, this kanji came to mean ‘going backward’ or ‘reverse.’

2026年7月18日2026年8月18日

This kanji consists of the radical for ‘road’ on the left, and a symbol representing ‘something passing through a tube’ on the right. Therefore, it means ‘to pass through,’ and by extension, ‘street’ or ‘path.

2026年6月7日2026年8月19日

far(遠)

This character symbolizes the scene of a person walking slowly over a vast, long distance. Therefore, it perfectly captures the exact meaning of ‘far’.

2026年6月7日2026年8月19日

near(近)

This character depicts an ax placed right beside a road used for hunting. It signifies a short distance where you barely need to move to reach something, beautifully capturing the exact meaning of ‘near’.