Shishidou

獅 means "lion."

• Lion - A large, powerful, and majestic animal, often seen as a symbol of strength and courage.

• Shishi - A mythical creature in Japanese folklore, often depicted as a lion-like creature with a long mane and a large, round head.

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子 means "child, boy, honorific."

• Child - A Son or Daughter; offspring born to parents.

• Boy - A Male Child; when "子" refers to boys and "女" to girls.

• Honorific - A respectful title for adult males.

• Female Name - Used as a female name.

• Feminine Suffix - Used in women's names.

• Master - A respectful title for teachers, scholars, or people of status.

• Philosopher - A Thinker; one well-versed in learning; also their writings and teachings.

• Rat - The first of the twelve zodiac signs; north direction; midnight; the animal is the rat.

• Seed - Fruit; the egg of living creatures.

• Small Thing - Something tiny or fine.

• Thinker - A person knowledgeable in scholarship and philosophy, as well as their writings and thoughts.

• Time - The twelfth hour of the night, and the two hours before and after it.

• Viscount - The fourth of five noble ranks (duke, marquis, earl, viscount, baron).

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堂 means "hall, magnificent, dignified."

• Hall - A Large Room; a building.

• Magnificent - Grand; imposing.

• Dignified - Stately; noble.

• Family - Father's side of the family.

• Respect - A term used to show respect for someone's mother.

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鹿 means "deer, stag, gentle."

• Deer - A graceful, antlered animal.

• Stag - A male deer.

• Gentle - Mild and soft in nature.

• Granary - A square-shaped storehouse for grains.

• Symbol of Power and Authority - A metaphor for positions of power such as emperors and kings.

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道 means "road, way, principle."

• Road - A path for traveling.

• Way - A Method; a means.

• Principle - A Fundamental Truth; ethics.

• Administrative Division - Name of an administrative division in ancient China.

• Art - A discipline requiring mastery.

• Guide, Lead - To show the way or provide guidance.

• Speak, Say - To express or communicate something.

• Technique, Skill - Knowledge and art of a particular skill or technique.

• Taoism - Teachings of Lao Tzu and Chuang Tzu.

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宍 means "meat, flesh, blood relation."

• Meat - Cut meat of birds or beasts.

• Flesh - Human body, skin.

• Blood Relation - Close kinship, blood tie.

• Fattening - The act of adding flesh or getting fatter.

• Thickness - The thickness or girth of an object.

• Voice - Singing voice.

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道 means "road, way, principle."

• Road - A path for traveling.

• Way - A Method; a means.

• Principle - A Fundamental Truth; ethics.

• Administrative Division - Name of an administrative division in ancient China.

• Art - A discipline requiring mastery.

• Guide, Lead - To show the way or provide guidance.

• Speak, Say - To express or communicate something.

• Technique, Skill - Knowledge and art of a particular skill or technique.

• Taoism - Teachings of Lao Tzu and Chuang Tzu.

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師 means "teacher, expert, army."

• Teacher - One Who Instructs; a master.

• Expert - A Skilled Professional; a specialist.

• Army - A Military Force; troops.

• City - A place where many people gather.

• Master - A person who is highly skilled in a craft or art.

• Military - A unit of 2,500 soldiers in ancient times.

• Model - An Example to Follow; a guide.

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子 means "child, boy, honorific."

• Child - A Son or Daughter; offspring born to parents.

• Boy - A Male Child; when "子" refers to boys and "女" to girls.

• Honorific - A respectful title for adult males.

• Female Name - Used as a female name.

• Feminine Suffix - Used in women's names.

• Master - A respectful title for teachers, scholars, or people of status.

• Philosopher - A Thinker; one well-versed in learning; also their writings and teachings.

• Rat - The first of the twelve zodiac signs; north direction; midnight; the animal is the rat.

• Seed - Fruit; the egg of living creatures.

• Small Thing - Something tiny or fine.

• Thinker - A person knowledgeable in scholarship and philosophy, as well as their writings and thoughts.

• Time - The twelfth hour of the night, and the two hours before and after it.

• Viscount - The fourth of five noble ranks (duke, marquis, earl, viscount, baron).

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堂 means "hall, magnificent, dignified."

• Hall - A Large Room; a building.

• Magnificent - Grand; imposing.

• Dignified - Stately; noble.

• Family - Father's side of the family.

• Respect - A term used to show respect for someone's mother.

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神 means "god, divine, spirit."

• God - A Divine Being; the supreme creator of all things; heavenly deity.

• Divine - Having supernatural powers beyond human comprehension; spiritual workings.

• Spirit - The Soul; the spiritual essence; the heart and mind.

• Excellence - The highest level of achievement.

• Heart - The innermost part of a person.

• Mysterious Work - Unfathomable and spiritual work.

• Preciousness - Something of great value.

• Soul - The spiritual essence of a person.

• Supreme - Extremely Excellent; most noble and sacred.

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道 means "road, way, principle."

• Road - A path for traveling.

• Way - A Method; a means.

• Principle - A Fundamental Truth; ethics.

• Administrative Division - Name of an administrative division in ancient China.

• Art - A discipline requiring mastery.

• Guide, Lead - To show the way or provide guidance.

• Speak, Say - To express or communicate something.

• Technique, Skill - Knowledge and art of a particular skill or technique.

• Taoism - Teachings of Lao Tzu and Chuang Tzu.

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