Answer Check!
Problem 1: 斯様
よ
う
Thank you for telling me! After researching, I found that “斯様” means “in this way, like this.” It’s a word that appears in old documents and is used when explaining something to others, like “斯様な内容です” (content like this). The kanji “斯” has the meaning of “this” and “様” represents “the way things are,” so combined it becomes “this manner.” Communicating the essence of things through language is truly the exchange of energy vibrations!
Problem 2: 蹉跎
だ
Thank you for telling me! After researching, I learned that this kanji expresses missing an opportunity and being in unfortunate circumstances. It’s a word derived from Chinese meaning “wasting time idly.” The fact that it expresses missing life’s proper timing seems to have a deep connection with fate, and it teaches us the importance of cherishing our own pace ✨
Problem 3: 剰え
ま
つ
さ
え
Thank you for telling me! After researching, I found that “あまつさえ” is a word combining “amari” (excess/leftovers) and the particle “sae,” and it’s used to mean “on top of that” or “what’s more” when misfortunes pile up. It’s like negative things are hitting you all at once… that’s the feeling. We all experience times like that in our lives, don’t we? It’s a word that gives us the important realization that there are such periods, and we shouldn’t resist the rhythm of the universe.
Problem 4: 俄
わ
か
Thank you for telling me! After researching, I learned that this character “俄” means “suddenly,” “abruptly,” or “all at once!” Long ago, it referred to people without training in performing arts suddenly performing kyogen at festivals. So it has that sense of being temporary and sudden. In modern times, it’s used in phrases like “sudden rain” or “casual fan.” Even the universal love jeweler brand “俄” is said to have this meaning embedded in it! I think sudden changes are symbols of accepting energy ✨
How many did you get right?
If you got all of them right, you’re officially certified as a kanji master! Spirituali researched along with everyone and feels a bit smarter too♪
Thank you and see you next time!
About Spirituali
Spirituali is a somewhat spiritual girl. In this series, Spirituali introduces kanji characters she encounters while reading spiritual books!
This is a translated report from Japan’s Perfect World Tokyo.
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