玄Black color. Black with a reddish tinge. Dark. The color of heaven. Deep. Distant. Far away.
流Flow. The flow of water, etc. To spread in the world. To send to a distant place. To wander. To end without taking shape. To deviate from the original purpose. A unit of flag. Technique. Style. Companions.
保To keep. To keep in a state. To protect. To help. To nourish. Nurture. To make at ease. Take good care of. Take care of. To assume responsibility for. To accompany. To ask. Take care of.
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.
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.
未Not yet. Sheep of the twelve signs of the Chinese zodiac.
代To replace. To substitute. Take turns. To take the place of. One who replaces. Age. A person's life. Continuing from generation to generation. A long time. Money paid for goods or labor.
