圭Jewel with a pointed tip and decorated with a ball. A jewel given by the Emperor to the lords as proof of their status. Angular. To make things rough instead of amicable.
葉Leaf. Something thin and flat, like a leaf. Something shaped like a leaf. a sheet of paper. A unit to count the number of sheets of paper, etc. A unit for counting leaves. A division of time. A unit of counting leaves. The end.
気Air. Breath. Natural phenomena that occur between heaven and earth. The energy that is said to underlie the universe and human beings. The vitality of life. The workings of the mind and emotions. A state of being. A period of time that divides the year into 24 parts.
刀Sword. A long, thin, single-edged weapon. A long sword against a small sword. A small sword against a long sword. A scalpel used in dissection and surgery.
幹Trunk. The thick central part of a tree. The torso part of a body. The center of things. Skill. Ability. Action. Talent. To act as the center of something.
映Reflections. To make the shape or form of something appear when light hits it. It shines brightly when illuminated. It appears vividly and clearly. To make something stand out. To praise.
