Meiken

Bright - Brightness symbolizes intelligence, optimism, and a future full of promise. May your child's future be bright, filled with intelligence, joy, and boundless opportunity.

Clear - Clarity represents transparency, understanding, and the absence of confusion. May your child have clear vision and understanding in all of life's situations.

To Reveal - Revealing truth brings understanding and dispels confusion. May your child reveal truth and understanding wherever they go.

Dawn - Dawn represents new beginnings, hope, and the triumph of light over darkness. May your child greet each dawn with hope, ready for new possibilities.

Light - Light represents hope, guidance, and the illumination of truth. May your child be a light to others, guiding and illuminating the way.

Ming - Ming (明) means "bright" and was a period of cultural and artistic flourishing. May your child shine brightly and contribute to cultural flourishing.

Next - What comes next represents hope, continuity, and forward progress. May your child always move forward to what comes next with courage and hope.

This World - This world is where we make our mark and touch other lives. May your child make a positive impact in this world they inhabit.

Humble - Humility is the foundation of learning and the source of true greatness. May your child be humble, knowing that humility opens the door to wisdom.

Defer - Defer represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the defer's dedication and skill in their life's work.

Contentment - Contentment represents an important condition or result. May your child experience positive contentment throughout life.

Humility - Humility is prized in Japanese culture as the foundation for learning and growth. May your child embrace humility, remaining open to learning throughout their life.

Moderation - Moderation represents a significant process or state. May your child understand and embody the meaning of moderation.

Respect - Respect (敬) is fundamental to Japanese social harmony, honoring the dignity of all beings. May your child show and earn respect, honoring others while being worthy of honor themselves.