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四 means "four, four times, four directions."

• Four - The Number 4; four units.

• Four Times - Four occurrences.

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至 means "arrive, utmost, solstice."

• Arrive - To Reach; to attain.

• Utmost - Extreme; the highest degree.

• Solstice - The longest or shortest day.

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本 means "root, origin, essence."

• Root - The Base; the foundation; the roots of plants.

• Origin - The Beginning; the source.

• Original - The Original; also, true or genuine.

• Essence - The Important Part; the main point.

• Agriculture - Farming (as opposed to commerce and industry).

• Book - A Written Work; also, a counter for books.

• Counter for Films - A word for counting movies, programs, or matches.

• Important Part, Essential Point - Something that is important or essential.

• This - This One; that one; also, one's own.

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志 means "aspiration, will, record."

• Aspiration - A Goal or Ambition; a purpose.

• Will - Determination; intention to achieve.

• Record - To Write Down; to document.

• Document - To record or document.

• Resolution - A goal or objective determined in one's heart.

• Shima - An abbreviation of Shima.

• Writings - A record written down. A book.

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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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本 means "root, origin, essence."

• Root - The Base; the foundation; the roots of plants.

• Origin - The Beginning; the source.

• Original - The Original; also, true or genuine.

• Essence - The Important Part; the main point.

• Agriculture - Farming (as opposed to commerce and industry).

• Book - A Written Work; also, a counter for books.

• Counter for Films - A word for counting movies, programs, or matches.

• Important Part, Essential Point - Something that is important or essential.

• This - This One; that one; also, one's own.

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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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元 means "origin, beginning, head."

• Origin - Root; source; the basis of things.

• Beginning - Start; first; primary.

• Head - The head.

• Chief - Leader.

• Currency Unit - A unit of Chinese currency.

• Era Name - Example

• Long, Elder - An older or more experienced person.

• People - Populace; citizens.

• Dynasty Name - The name of a Chinese dynasty.

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