"道" (dō, or michi).
It is translated as path, road, street, method, way.
This character is written by Kanzi, Regular script.
Etymology : 辵 (walk) + 首 (head)
Compounds : 柔道 (jūdō), 道德 (morality, ethics)
The way "道" is called "Tao", and it is the thought that Laozi valued most.
This ideogram it is the same of English "Str." at the end of the name of a city street.
ReplyDeleteHowever - let's teach this to many people who don't know this particular - in Japan hte streets in the towns usually do not have a proper noun.
Sayounara!
Bonita fuente. Saludos.
ReplyDeleteAnother great image and such an importatnt word!
ReplyDeleteThis is just perfect! How timely! Amazing-
ReplyDelete文字の奥にひそむ老子の声、それを聞きとるのは生命のメッセージを感得することだ。さりげない詩句で語られる宇宙の神秘と人間の生きるべき大道(タオ)とは？
ReplyDeleteContinuo aprendiendo contigo, es un placer visitarte, y descubrir el significado de carácteres desconocidos para mi.
ReplyDeleteUn beso para ti.
The famous Chinese 'dao', very well drawn. I am currently studying Chinese and many characters are same, they may have different meanings, though. Thank you for sharing, Ruma.
ReplyDeletePoetry in itself. I will carry that sign along with me.
ReplyDeletePlease have a wonderful Wednesday.
Beautiful! I love how this path corresponds with the brilliant pathways above in your photos. I can feel the immediacy in your brushstrokes...
ReplyDeleteA big foot at the bottom to be stepping out on the way.
ReplyDeleteI like your calligraphy. What is the sign for friendship?
ReplyDeleteinteresting photos!
ReplyDelete道 in Chinese is (DAO), 道is came from 道德經.is from (Taoism, China)...Europe familiar with the Yin and Yang...also part of it.