Happiness naturally comes to homes filled with laughter. This phrase originates from the proverb “Wa ra u ka do ni ha fu ku ki ta ru” (laughter brings good fortune), meaning that happiness naturally comes to households where smiles never cease. The hiragana text below this work corresponds to that proverb. Regarding the kanji … Read More
Handwritten and designed greetings for 25 types of New Year’s cards in Kanji. There are 2- and 4-character New Year’s greetings, which are words that are also used as 4-character phrases. (Some of them are not idioms and are not found in dictionaries.) Four-letter New Year’s greeting cards are considered to be used not … Read More
Since gratitude is something that is felt with the heart (although some say it is conveyed as a will to the head), the design is a heart-shaped version of the kanji character for gratitude. What is gratitude? Gratitude is an emotion that we feel when we recognize that we have obtained some good result, … Read More
charms and is said to be auspicious along with the crane turtle. Since all three can withstand the cold, they are called Three Friends of Winter and are used for ceremonies as congratulations. A word used in place of each grade when goods and seats are divided into three grades. Pine, bamboo, and plum … Read More
A festival originated in Europe, held on October 31 every year. Originally a religious event that celebrates the autumn harvest and drives out evil spirits, it takes place on the night before the All-hallow, the day of the Catholic Saints, on November 1. Shortened “All-hallow-even” and called Halloween. In recent years there is Halloween … Read More
A Jewish religion that originates from the Hebrew Yahweh religion. It is a monotheistic religion that makes Yahweh the only absolute god, and yet Yahweh is a religion that is made from the covenant between God and men who elect Jews. Those who believe in that religion. Japanese says “Yudaya kyo to”.
It means that the family will be safe and free from various calamities in that year, and that the family will be prosperous and all family members will be healthy and have a stable spirit and full of vitality. Japanese says “Ka Nai An Zen”. Examples of English translations peace and prosperity in the … Read More
Muslims are people who follow or practice Islam, a monotheistic Abrahamic religion. Muslims consider the Quran, their holy book, to be the verbatim word of God as revealed to the Islamic prophet and messenger Muhammad. They are the only people in the world who believe in God (Allah), devote themselves to them, and practice … Read More
1. Ebisu is a famous place name in Tokyo Ebisu is a neighborhood in Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan. Conveniently near Roppongi and central Shibuya, Ebisu is easily accessed by the JR Yamanote and Hibiya lines via Ebisu Station. Together with the trendy neighboring communities of Daikanyama and Hiroo, it has boutiques, vintage stores and patisseries … Read More
It represents someone who has attained enlightenment. The term “Buddha” is not a proper noun, but rather means “enlightened one” or “one who has attained enlightenment.” Most people think that Shakyamuni Buddha is the Buddha, but this is not the case. In Japan, before the Meiji period, the term “Buddha” was not used, and … Read More