This Kanji has two parts: ‘water’ on the left, and a hawk on an arm, ready to take flight, on the right. Together, they symbolize a spirit level, representing flatness and accuracy like a hawk flying straight to its goal.
level(準)
bird(隹)
away(離)
On the left side, you can find a crocodile-like creature, with a large bird flying high above it. This character describes a tense standoff where the land animal and the bird fight while maintaining their distance—just like boxers! Therefore, this character carries the meaning ‘away from something’.
Words & Phrases
- 離婚（rikon）:The act of ending a marriage and legally becoming strangers again.
- 離島（ritoh）:An isolated island located far away from the mainland.
- 離別（ribetsu）:Parting ways with another person, whether temporarily or permanently.
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elegant(雅)
This kanji is composed of two symbolic elements. On the left, you can see the character for ‘FANG’ (or ivory), which represents strength and correctness. On the right, there is a ‘BIRD.’ Together, they create a beautiful harmony of power and grace, which is why this kanji means ‘REFINED,’ ‘ELEGANT,’ or ‘GRACEFUL’ in Japanese.
guts(奮)
