Bun’Ichi

Pattern - Patterns represent order, beauty, and the underlying structure of reality. May your child recognize life's patterns, finding order in apparent chaos.

Appearance - Appearance represents presentation, first impressions, and outer form. May your child's appearance reflect their inner beauty.

Character - Characters (文字) preserve knowledge and enable communication across time. May your child develop strong character and appreciate the power of written words.

Currency - Age brings wisdom, experience, and connection to the past. May your child respect what is old and learn from history.

Learning - Sharpness represents clarity, precision, and cutting through confusion. May your child have a sharp mind that cuts through to truth.

Letters - Letters carry messages across distance and time, preserving thought in visible form. May your child's letters carry meaning, preserving wisdom for future generations.

Measurement - Measure represents balance, proportion, and the wisdom of knowing limits. May your child know the measure of all things, balanced and proportionate.

Penny - Small things often hold great importance; attention to detail matters. May your child appreciate small blessings and attend to fine details.

One - One represents beginning, unity, and being first or the best in one's endeavors. May your child be one with their purpose, unified in heart and action, striving for excellence.

Once - Once represents the precious uniqueness of each moment and opportunity. May your child recognize and seize unique opportunities as they arise.

First - Being first represents leadership, pioneering spirit, and the courage to lead the way. May your child be first in character and courage, leading others with integrity.

A Certain - Certainty represents something specific and meaningful, even when unnamed. May your child recognize what is certain and important in their life.

All - All represents completeness, wholeness, and embracing the totality of existence. May your child embrace all of life—its joys and sorrows—with a whole and complete heart.

At a Time - Taking things one at a time represents patience and methodical progress. May your child approach challenges one step at a time with patience.

Indeed - Indeed represents affirmation, truth, and emphatic agreement. May your child speak truth with conviction and recognize it in others.

Little - Little represents appreciation for small things and the power of modest beginnings. May your child appreciate life's small wonders and grow from humble beginnings.

Or - Choice and alternatives open doors to different possibilities. May your child wisely consider alternatives and make good choices.

Same - Sameness represents equality, consistency, and fair treatment of all. May your child treat all equally, consistent in their fairness to everyone.

Slightly - Subtle differences and small adjustments often make significant impact. May your child appreciate subtle nuances that make a difference.

Solely - Solely represents focus, exclusivity, and complete dedication. May your child be solely dedicated to what matters most.

Unify - Unifying represents bringing together, creating harmony, and building consensus. May your child unify those around them in common purpose.

Pattern - Patterns represent order, beauty, and the underlying structure of reality. May your child recognize life's patterns, finding order in apparent chaos.

Appearance - Appearance represents presentation, first impressions, and outer form. May your child's appearance reflect their inner beauty.

Character - Characters (文字) preserve knowledge and enable communication across time. May your child develop strong character and appreciate the power of written words.

Currency - Age brings wisdom, experience, and connection to the past. May your child respect what is old and learn from history.

Learning - Sharpness represents clarity, precision, and cutting through confusion. May your child have a sharp mind that cuts through to truth.

Letters - Letters carry messages across distance and time, preserving thought in visible form. May your child's letters carry meaning, preserving wisdom for future generations.

Measurement - Measure represents balance, proportion, and the wisdom of knowing limits. May your child know the measure of all things, balanced and proportionate.

Penny - Small things often hold great importance; attention to detail matters. May your child appreciate small blessings and attend to fine details.

To Trade - The act of trade represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child trade with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.

City - Cities represent civilization, opportunity, and the gathering of diverse peoples. May your child thrive in cities, finding opportunity amid civilization's diversity.

Town - Places hold meaning, memory, and the context for our lives. May your child find their place in the world and make it better.