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Saturday, March 6, 2010

" Faith " Japanese calligraphy




"信" (shinn, or makoto). It is translated as trust, believe, faith, religious, sincerity, etc.
This character is written by Kanzi, Semi-cursive　script.
Regular script is here, look at please.

Etymology :　 Ideogrammic compound

人 (man, person)　　+　　言 (words, speech)

This meaning keep one's words, a promise.
This letter has many good meanings.
Therefore it is used a lot for the name of the man.

7 comments:

  1. jooMarch 6, 2010 at 1:03 AM

    Such an important and beautiful image!

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  2. TGMarch 6, 2010 at 2:57 AM

    Makoto sounds good :)

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  3. GriffithMarch 6, 2010 at 5:26 AM

    so simple and powerfull.

    nice one again!

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  4. ANRAFERAMarch 6, 2010 at 5:45 AM

    Muy original y curiosa caligrafía. Saludos.

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  5. alterdomMarch 7, 2010 at 12:56 AM

    Bonjour Ruma,

    Un message printanier vous attend sur mon blog,
    Salutations


    こんにちはルーマ、
    春の私のブログであなたを待って
    拝啓

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  6. Jeanne Frances KlaverMarch 11, 2010 at 11:03 AM

    Now this one, though sort of broken-up, exudes faith to hang together. Love it!

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  7. AnonymousAugust 25, 2011 at 1:03 AM

    Another wonderful calligraphy thanks for the share.


    Laby[mens dress shirt]

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