倭Japan. Yamato. Former name of the country. Another name for the country of Japan. The entire area of present-day Nara Prefecture. Something unique to Japan. Something typical of Japan.
大Big. Large. Large in number or quantity. Greatly. Valuable. Important. Excellent. Splendid. Very much. Much. (Power or force) strong. long time. To be high in rank or position.
守Protect. To hold on to. To maintain a state. To keep watch. To defend. Local chiefs, officials. To protect the gods and Buddha. To take care of children.
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.
明Bright. The state of being illuminated by light and seeing clearly. A hopeful and positive attitude. A detailed understanding of things. To be clear. To distinguish. Smart. Wise. Light. To light up.
政Politics. To govern a country or things. The way to do things. To make things right. Rules. Standard. To carry out in a reasonable manner. To work out.
