"望" (bow, nozomu). It is translated as look at, hope, etc.
This character is written by Kanzi, Regular script.
Etymology : Ideogrammic compound
臣 (minister) + 壬 (Expand)
The state that a person stretches his/her neck.
月 (moon) + 亡 (lose)
It looks like "moon" sees the distance.
It looks like "lose" looks for a few thing.
Compounds :
希望 (hope, wish), 望郷 (homesickness, nostalgia), 欲望 (greed, desire)
Yes. The man continues looking for a few something.
It may be human essence.
However, as for strong "Hope", there is a case to be realized sometime.
Of course there is often the case that is not so.
It may be often that there is the cause of the human failure in "greed".
Ironically, there is the example very a LOT.
Ruma, what a beautiful post. Hope is what we need. HOPE, Speranza in italiano, is a beautifil word. I will print it and have it in my home.
ReplyDeleteHave a nice week end and thank you also for the picture of the island. So I can know your country better.
baci
viola
As we say, "Hope springs eternal" - this is a strong character. I find it a little harder to write than most...I must keep practiicing!
ReplyDeletebeautiful nature where you shot this photo. Beautiful colors. good to this piece unknown world for me.
ReplyDeletegreetz Marjon
and thanks for your comment on my blog
There is still hope for our world.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful character!
La esperanza es lo último que se pierde, hermosa isla, cariños
ReplyDeleteYes, thats realy lovly and nice. En Germany there is a proverb: The hope dies at last.
ReplyDeleteHope is definilely a strong thing!!
Gracias por tu visita, tienes un bonito blog, saludos desde España
ReplyDelete«Louis» vous remercie de visiter San Francisco Bay Daily Photo.
ReplyDeleteHOPE such a powerful thing... thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteim sure i will need to know that symbol someday..for my work
how long have u been doing calligraphy for??
Shukura