Ritsushi

Rule - Ruling represents responsible authority, justice, and ordered governance. May your child rule themselves first, then lead others with justice.

To Follow - Following represents learning, humility, and the wisdom to learn from others. May your child follow wise mentors, learning with humility.

Musical Scale - Music transcends language, touching the soul and expressing what words cannot. May your child's life be like music—touching souls and expressing the inexpressible.

Buddhist Precept - Depth represents profundity, thorough understanding, and solid foundation. May your child develop depth of character and understanding.

Model - Models represent standards, examples, and patterns worthy of imitation. May your child be a model for others, worthy of imitation in character.

Verse Form - Form represents shape, structure, and the visible expression of inner essence. May your child give beautiful form to their ideas, expressing their inner essence.

Gentleman - A gentleman combines courtesy, honor, and consideration for others. May your child embody gentlemanly virtues of courtesy and honor.

Scholar - Scholars dedicate themselves to learning and the preservation of knowledge. May your child embrace learning with passion and share knowledge generously.

Samurai - The samurai way (武士道) emphasizes honor, loyalty, and self-discipline. May your child embody samurai virtues

Adult Male - Adult Male - An adult male - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of adult male throughout life.

Duty - Duty represents responsibility, obligation, and honorable commitment. May your child fulfill their duties with honor and dedication.

Official - Officials carry public trust and responsibility for good governance. May your child serve with integrity in whatever official capacity they hold.

Qualified Person - Person (人) represents humanity, individual dignity, and connection with others. May your child honor the dignity of every person, connected deeply with humanity.

To Stand - Standing represents resolve, presence, and the courage to hold one's ground. May your child stand firm in their convictions, unmoved by pressure.

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

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

Standing - Standing represents resolve, presence, and the courage to hold one's ground. May your child stand firm in their convictions, unmoved by pressure.

Create - Creating represents bringing into existence, innovation, and expression. May your child create beauty, value, and meaning in the world.

Immediately - Paths represent journeys, choices, and the direction of life. May your child find good paths and walk them with courage.

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

Raise - Raising represents nurturing, elevation, and helping others grow. May your child raise others up, nurturing growth wherever they go.

Rittoru - Measurement enables fair assessment and proper understanding. May your child measure what matters by proper standards.

To Serve - Service represents humility, contribution, and finding greatness through giving. May your child serve others generously, finding greatness in giving.

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

Samurai - The samurai way (武士道) emphasizes honor, loyalty, and self-discipline. May your child embody samurai virtues

To Stand - Standing represents resolve, presence, and the courage to hold one's ground. May your child stand firm in their convictions, unmoved by pressure.

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

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

Standing - Standing represents resolve, presence, and the courage to hold one's ground. May your child stand firm in their convictions, unmoved by pressure.

Create - Creating represents bringing into existence, innovation, and expression. May your child create beauty, value, and meaning in the world.

Immediately - Paths represent journeys, choices, and the direction of life. May your child find good paths and walk them with courage.

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

Raise - Raising represents nurturing, elevation, and helping others grow. May your child raise others up, nurturing growth wherever they go.

Rittoru - Measurement enables fair assessment and proper understanding. May your child measure what matters by proper standards.

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

Will - Will - Determination; intention to achieve - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of will throughout life.

Record - Records preserve memory, document truth, and maintain accountability. May your child leave good records of their life, documenting worthy achievements.

Document - Documents represent knowledge preserved, records, and lasting communication. May your child document their wisdom for future generations.

Resolution - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.

Shima - Shima - An abbreviation of Shima - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of shima throughout life.

Writings - Writings - A record written down - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of writings throughout life.