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Japanesque Laboratory

Introducing the Beautiful Characters and Art of Japan

Authentic "SHO" is beautiful.

Deep Dive into Kanji "日" (Sun)

The character “日” represents the sun and is shaped from the sun’s outer form.

Deep Dive into Kanji "月" (Moon)

Its form is a representation of the crescent moon when it is in its partial phase.

Deep Dive into Kanji "音" (Sound)

"音" represents the voice when speaking.

Deep Dive into Kanji "酒" (Sake)

“酒” is derived from the shape of a jar used for storing sake.

Deep Dive into Kanji "雨" (Rain)

The character for rain has its origins in ancient Chinese “oracle bone” script

Deep Dive into Kanji "風" (Wind)

“風” was created from the concept of the sail of a ship, which catches the wind

Deep Dive into Kanji "弓" (Bow)

The shape of the bow itself became the kanji character.

Deep Dive into Kanji "金" (Gold)

"金" is created by placing the grains of gold inside soil.

Deep Dive into Kanji "道" (Road)

“道” represents the image of a person walking on a crossroad.