" Sincere " Japanese calligraphy

　　　　『誠』　(sei, or makoto).　It is translated as sincere, honest, true, real.
　　　This character is written by Kanzi, Regular script.

　　　Etymology :　言 (words, or speak) + 成 (completed, or fixed)
　　　It is honest to take responsibility for words.

　　　Etymology :　言 ⇒　upper half part (sharp knife) + 口 (mouth)
　　　It is the same as having a knife to speak, sometimes.



　　　This word is good for the New Year.
　　　The spirit will cultivate the life.

　　　I believe all.. sincerely...
　　　I pray for your crop.

　　　So Good year for you and yours.



　　　とき遅き　　たがひはあれど　　つらぬかぬ
　　　 　ことなきものは　　誠なりけり
　　　　　　　明治天皇御製　 (1852 – 1912)

　　　early or late　　　may be difference　　　but stick to the will
　　　　　 at any time　　　my sincere heart
　　　　　　　Emperor Meiji　 (1852 – 1912)