Unlike the English language, there are several variations of the word “Endurance” in Japanese. It could be physical endurance, mental fortitude, or emotional strength. Each concept of endurance uses different words in the Japanese language. Knowing which type of endurance to use when expressing a thought is crucial to avoid confusion and misunderstanding. In this …
There are two main kanji symbols in the Japanese language that are associated with the word “ambition,” similar to that in English. Both Japanese characters have slightly different meanings. The term ambition in the Japanese language could refer to achievement or desire. Ambition could be a thing or status that you want to achieve with …
Trust is one of the fundamental building blocks of any relationship. Whether it’s the trust between a parent and child, husband and wife, or friends, trust is what allows us to feel safe and secure with someone. It is built slowly over time through repeated interactions and mutual understanding. It is based on a foundation …
The idea of “art” in Japan has a lot of porousness with the idea of entertainment. The main word or character which we will look at below is 芸 “gei”. This gets used in words as diverse as “Geisha”, meaning a person that practices a wide range of arts and performance entertainment. The word you …
Loneliness caused by being alone both physically and emotionally is perhaps one of the greatest modern problems in Japanese society. Some succumb to despair and lock themselves inside their own home. The phenomenon of such people, called “hikikomori” is fairly well known outside Japan. The Japanese language even has plenty of terms very specific to …
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The idea of “the angel” is aesthetically connected to Christian imagery. Angels and Christian religious symbols also are popular themes in Japanese comics (manga), often intermingled with Buddhist or Shinto symbology! Manga like Kamikaze Kaitō Jeanne (KKJ) provides an essential insight into the conceptualization of angels in Japan. As depicted in KKJ, angels are the …
The first thing that should be said is that there isn’t really one perfect equivalent word in Japanese for the English word “patience”. All the Japanese words that come close all have connotations of “endurance” and “being able to stand” something. There isn’t really a word that means something like “being able to wait without …
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Chaos is an abstract concept that has been used to describe everything from the physical laws of the universe to the behaviour of subatomic particles. It can be defined as a state of disorder or unpredictability. In recent years, chaos has become a popular tattoo motif, often appearing in chaotic patterns or swirls. While the …
The most common words for “sister” in Japanese are: 姉 ane – Older sister 妹 imouto – Younger sister The Japanese language makes a distinction between older and younger siblings, with special words for each. There is a generic term for sisters 姉妹, which can be read either as “shimai” or “kyoudai”. The Japanese language …
With just four strokes, the symbol for King in Japanese has more impact than many other symbols or kanji in Japanese. The symbol has a sense of power, symmetry and groundedness to it. It is essentially a pictogram of a person standing beneath the heavens, hinting to the fact that kings usually draw a divine …