Meaning of “Aozora” A clear blue sky. A cloudless blue sky. A sky that appears blue and clear. When attached to other words, it indicates “outdoors,” “outside,” or “open-air.” Description of This Calligraphy The kanji in the upper section is written horizontally, while the hiragana in the lower section is written vertically. The background, … Read More
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
This is a fictional group performing hayashi music. This work designs the fictional hayashi group “Hayashi” in the style of a senjafuda (temple/shrine charm) using this site’s original font. The font under development features an ultra-thick line style resembling brushwork, often called senja-moji or yose-moji, with enhanced curves and rounded forms. The large kanji … Read More
O que é Gokuraku? Expressão idiomática de quatro caracteres, termo budista abreviado de “Gokuraku jo do” (Terra da Perfeita Felicidade). A Terra Pura do Buda Amitabha. Em sânscrito, Sukhavati. Diz-se que se situa além deste mundo, a oeste, além de dez bilhões de terras búdicas, um reino de felicidade onde todo o sofrimento está ausente e todas as coisas são… Leia Mais
Wine is made from grapes. The shape of the grape is expressed through calligraphy. All of them read “Budoshu” and refer to grape wine, or wine in Japan. In this typographic work, the left side is written in Katakana, the center in kanji, and the right side in Hiragana, with wine written with a … Read More
Hello, Mr. Morita. This is an explanation of the origin of the surname Morita, which is shared by your ancestors and friends. The first line on the left is in hiragana, the middle line is in kanji, and the third line on the right is in katakana, all written vertically. The first kanji character, … Read More
It is one of the most popular beverages in the world. It has a distinctive aroma and pleasant bitterness. Because it contains caffeine, it has a stimulant effect on the nerves. Coffee was first used as a beverage around the 6th century. Initially, coffee was popular among Arabian Muslims as a medicine to improve … Read More
O primeiro caractere no centro é a forma antiga do caractere de Shibuya. Quase não se vê mais esse caractere hoje em dia, mas ele era usado até o início do período Showa. Parece que alguns japoneses ainda usam essa forma antiga em seus sobrenomes. Esse caractere é um kanji que significa "gosto amargo", "estagnar", ... Leia Mais
A military commander of the Sengoku and Azuchi periods. The surname of Nobunaga. Son of Oda Nobuhide. His childhood name was Yoshihōshi. He succeeded to the family headship in 1551. Defeated Imagawa Yoshimoto at the Battle of Okehazama in 1560. Formed an alliance with Matsudaira Motoyasu (Tokugawa Ieyasu) of Mikawa in 1562. As a … Read More
Description for Yukata clothing Yukata was originally used by aristocrats in the Heian period (794-1185) when they entered steam baths, to avoid burns from the steam. The yukata is said to have originated in the Heian period, when aristocrats wore “yukatabira” made of hemp to prevent burns from the steam. As time went by, … Read More
Hello, Mr. Ohtani. This is an explanation of the origin of the surname Ohtani, which is shared by your ancestors and friends. It is a geographical family name, widely found outside of the Tohoku and Kyushu regions. The most common reading of “Ohtani” is “Ohtani,” but in the Tohoku region and near Ota City, … Read More
Esta é uma obra em que a palavra japonesa “美し” e seu sinônimo “beauty” são escritos em inglês. A escrita é em inglês com japonês, utilizando uma técnica chamada caligrafia bi. “美し” é uma abreviação. Em japonês, diz-se “Utsuku-shi”. Nos clássicos japoneses, é descrito como “Utsuku-shi (美し)”. Além disso, a nuance é ligeiramente… Leia Mais
Mt.Fuji is the highest mountain in Japan. The highest point on Mt. Fuji is Kengamine, which is about 3,776 meters high. The period during which you can safely climb Mt. Fuji is two months from early July to mid-September. is. About 300,000 people will climb Mt. Fuji in the next two months. Fuji has … Read More
Description for Happy birthday in Japanese This is a colloquial “translation of Happy birthday to” in hiragana. If you fill in the name of the person giving it at the bottom, your feelings of celebration will be transmitted. It is a design that arranges it in a cursive style. It’s red for celebratory purposes, … Read More
Description for Swallowtail butterfly It is a general term for butterflies belonging to the family Papilionidae. In Japanese it is called “Agehacho”. The reason why it is called “Ageha(あげは)cho” is that the swallowtail butterfly flutters freely and looks like it is floating in the sky. Ecology of butterfly Adult swallowtail butterflies are often seen … Read More
Description for Toad Generic name for frogs belonging to the amphibian class Anura order Toad family. Also called gama. The most widely distributed species in the world is the Bufo genus, with about 180 species worldwide, excluding Australia. They are generally large, with thick, dry skin. The head is large and has a pair … Read More