What symbols are there for “hate” in Japanese? There are a couple of kanji symbols commonly used to express “hate” or “hatred” in Japanese. The most common ones are 嫌 and 憎. Neither of these is commonly used in isolation in Japan, they are usually used either in combination with other characters, or as part …
In the Western world, freedom is considered to be one of the most important values. It is seen as a cornerstone of democracy and a key component of individual liberty. But what does freedom mean in Japan? Historically, the word that is currently used as the most common equivalent in Japanese 自由 (jiyuu) was used …
The Japanese symbol for heaven (well originally Chinese really) is 天 and it originally derived from a picture of a person. The character still resembles a stick figure of a human to some degree. So why does “human” stand as a symbol for “heaven”? Well, the first thing to note is that the symbol doesn’t …
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There aren’t many more significant characters or symbols in Japanese than those for “life” and “death”. Not in any language, really. These characters are used in various words that may have religious or cultural significance in Japan. The first thing to know is that there a couple of close equivalents you could choose for the …
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The most common Japanese word for “destroy” is a combination of two kanji Chinese characters 破 (ha) and 壊 (kai) to form 破壊 hakai. Note that, by themselves, they are closer to the word “destruction” than to the verb “destroy”. To make 破壊 hakai into a verb, you need to place hiragana characters after it …
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We all want balance in our life right? A balanced person is capable of handling the hard times, self-control, all the good stuff: our diet, work and life, health, finances, emotions, our Qi, even rationality. They all need to be kept in check to maintain order and harmony. Simple right? Easy to say, hard to …
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Getting the Japanese symbol for “music” as a tattoo is a popular choice for people who love listening to music. The kanji characters for “music” look like this 音楽. The word is made up of two separate Chinese Characters 音, meaning noise or sound, and 楽 which refers to anything enjoyable. So literally the word …
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Thinking of getting a tattoo for the Japanese symbol or kanji for darkness? Look at this first!
What does Samurai mean in Japanese? Samurai, meaning military and feudal nobility in Japan, is a term with many meanings. It can refer to the warrior class of society, to the code of bushido, or to the use of swords and armour. The word samurai originally meant “those who serve in close attendance to the …
You can understand why a word like “Wisdom” would be a popular choice for getting as a tattoo in Japanese calligraphy. The word wisdom commonly denotes experience, having sound judgment, and discerned actions. While the word is familiar to most people, its uses in various contexts affect its meaning, making it one of the most …
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