Satomi Calligraphy

Fate is the force, principle, or power that predetermines events. In Japanese, this character is pronounced "yokari" or "en." It can also mean relation or connection.

Play involves spending time doing enjoyable things such as using toys and taking part in games. In Japanese, this character is pronounced "asobu" or "yu." It can also mean having fun.

Bond is a strong feeling of friendship, love, or shared beliefs and experiences that unites people. In Japanese, this character is pronounced "kizuna." It can also mean ties.

Hope, a feeling of desire and expectation that things will go well in the future, and something we all need right now. In Japanese, this character is pronounced "kibo." It can also mean desire.

God, a spirit or being who is worshipped and believed to have power over a particular part of the world or nature, or to be the creator and ruler of the universe. In Japanese, this character is pronounced "kami". In addition to referring to God, it can also represent mystery or sacred.

A dream can be a series of images, ideas, emotions, and sensations occurring in your mind when you’re sleeping, a condition or achievement that is longed for, or an aspiration. In Japanese, this character can be pronounced "yume" or "mu" depending on the use.

Beauty, a quality that gives pleasure to the mind or senses and is often associated with properties such as harmony of form or color, proportion, authenticity, and originality. In Japanese, this character can be pronounced "utsukushi," "mi," or "bi" depending on the use. Can be used in women's names such as Satomi, Hitomi, and Kazumi.

Dragon, a mythical creature usually represented as breathing fire and having a scaly reptilian body, wings, claws, and a long tail. Dragons are fierce and powerful, and often appear in popular fantasy stories. In Japanese, this character can be pronounced "ryu" or "tatsu" depending on the use. Can be used in men's names such as Ryu or Tatsuo.

Flower, a plant that is cultivated or appreciated for its blossoms. As some have said, a beautiful flower is the handmaiden of love. In Japanese, this character can be pronounced "hana" or "ka" depending on the use. Can be used in women's names such as Hanaka or Yuka.

Heart, keeps us alive, represents our deepest feelings and beliefs, and is part of love and our relationships. It's key to our physical, intellectual, social, and emotional wellbeing. In Japanese, this character can be pronounced "shin" or "kokoro" depending on the use. Can be used in women's names such as Kokoro.

Love, a very strong feeling of affection towards the people who are dear to us. It's the emotion that makes us human and binds us together. In Japanese, this character can be pronounced "ai" or "itsukushimu" depending on the use. For example, "I love you" = "Ai shiteru" (愛してる) Can be used in women's names such as Ai.

Progress can represent forward movement toward a destination, or advancement and improvement toward a goal. In Japanese, this character can be pronounced "susumu" or "shin" depending on the use. Can be used in men's names such as Susumu.

The word echo has many meanings including the usual reflection of a sound on an object or surface. In the sentimental or emotional sense, an echo can evoke memories, especially of a particular style or era. In Japanese, this character can be pronounced "hibiki" or "kyo" depending on the use. Can be used in both men and women's names such as Hibiki.

In addition to traveling from one place to another, a journey can represent a process involving a series of personal experiences. In Japanese, this character can be pronounced "tabi" or "ryou" depending on the use.

Happiness, the quality or state of being happy, to have good fortune, pleasure, contentment, or joy. In Japanese, this character can be pronounced "shiawasei," "kou," or "yuki" depending on the use. Can be used in men and women's names such as Yukio (man) and Sachiko (woman).

A road is an open, generally public way for the passage of vehicles, people, and animals. It can also be the personal path in one's life, such as toward enlightenment. In Japanese, this character can be pronounced "michi" or "dou" depending on the use.

Sword, a weapon consisting typically of a long pointed blade with sharp edges. An instrument of death and destruction. In Japanese, this character can be pronounced "ken" or "tsurugi" depending on the use. Can be used in men's names such as Ken or Kenji.

Wind, a current of air that moves across the face of the earth. Can bring you relief on a hot day, or destruction when it gathers immense strength. In Japanese, this character can be pronounced "kaze" or "fu" depending on the use. It is also part of the Japanese word for typhoon, that is "taifu" (台風). Can be used in men's names such as Futa.

Harmony, the quality of forming a pleasing and consistent whole, or in music, a combination of musical notes that have a pleasing effect. In Japanese, this character can be pronounced "wa" or "nagoyaka" depending on the use. Can be used in men and women's names such as Kazumi (women) or Kazu (man). This character is used in the current Japanese era called "Reiwa" (令和), which began with the reign of the new Japanese emperor in 2019.

Power, a combination of many things, ability, strength, influence, and control. Can be used for good… but sadly, also evil. In Japanese, this character can be pronounced "chikara" or "riki" depending on the use. Can be used in men's names such as Riki.