4. まじ卍(まじまんじ maji manji) "Maji manji" can roughly be translated to be “for reals?!” Is mainly used by female high school students (otherwise known as JK or Joushi Kousei) and young people. The symbol itself is the one used in Japan to represent buddhist temples (not to ...
Such footprints typically show the Svastikah 卍 symbol on each toe. Closeup of prior photo卍or 卐 (pronounced “manji” in Japan). A symbol originating in India (Skt. Svastikah, Jp. Kyōji 胸字). Means “to be fortunate.” The word stem SVASTI can be divided into SU (SV), meaning ...
A diptych showing the actor Ichikawa Danjuro IX as Kamakura Gongoro Kagemasa in the drama Shibaraku, “Just a moment.” The large sansho (three square) motif was the symbol of the Danjuro clan and is repeated around the border. In the background are peonies, also associated with the Dan...
Inoue Manji (1929- ) Born into an old potter family, he trained next door at the Kakiemon Workshop. After beginning an independent career, he earned awards, starting in 1958 at the Saga Prefectural Exhibit, the Seibu Crafts Exhibit, the Issuikai Exhibit, and the Japanese Traditional Crafts ...
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Another common helmet design was to display the Svastikah 卍 (symbol of Buddhist faith; also an emblem of Marishiten) or a boar on the helmet. See above for more on Marishiten and 卍. The Big Book of Reiki Symbols: The Spiritual Transition of Symbols and Mantras of the Usui System of...
Hiei; typically shown carrying a fly whisk (hossu 払子) to brush away insects (obstacles) without slaying life; thus an instrument symbolizing obedience to Buddhist law. Enshrined at Hakusanmiya 白山宮 Shrine at Mt. Hiei, also known as Shirayama Hime Jinja 日吉大社白山姫神社. Other keywords...