What does the kanji on this hoodie say?
November 16, 2012 11:29 AM Subscribe
What does the Kanji on this hoodie say?
What does the Kanji on this hoodie mean?
What does the Kanji on this hoodie mean?
The two on shoulders say "Tokyo" (individually they are "East" and "Capital")
The two on the back, and to the left and right of the prominent kanji in the middle say "Japan" (Individually "sun" and "origin". "Japan is literally written "sun's origin", thus "the land of the rising sun").
The one in the middle is pronounced "rei" (as implied by the product description) and means something like "gratitude" or "expression of thanks".
posted by Vorteks at 11:42 AM on November 16, 2012
The two on the back, and to the left and right of the prominent kanji in the middle say "Japan" (Individually "sun" and "origin". "Japan is literally written "sun's origin", thus "the land of the rising sun").
The one in the middle is pronounced "rei" (as implied by the product description) and means something like "gratitude" or "expression of thanks".
posted by Vorteks at 11:42 AM on November 16, 2012
And the kanji on the sleeve, from top to bottom:
1. "Yuu" - courage, bravery
2. "Rei" - gratitude (mentioned above)
4. "Chyuu" - loyalty
(I'm not sure about 3 or 5)
posted by illenion at 11:56 AM on November 16, 2012
1. "Yuu" - courage, bravery
2. "Rei" - gratitude (mentioned above)
4. "Chyuu" - loyalty
(I'm not sure about 3 or 5)
posted by illenion at 11:56 AM on November 16, 2012
I agree pretty much with everything already said, although 礼 to me also indicates something like "respect".
I notice that there is writing on the sleeve that has not been addressed. It says 勇礼誉忠智, which is nonsense to me. Taken by themselves, the characters are essentially "brave", "respect/gratitude", "honor", "loyalty", and "wisdom/knowledge". They don't make sense all strung together like that.
posted by Tanizaki at 12:03 PM on November 16, 2012
I notice that there is writing on the sleeve that has not been addressed. It says 勇礼誉忠智, which is nonsense to me. Taken by themselves, the characters are essentially "brave", "respect/gratitude", "honor", "loyalty", and "wisdom/knowledge". They don't make sense all strung together like that.
posted by Tanizaki at 12:03 PM on November 16, 2012
Maybe it's supposed to be a nod to some of the seven principles of Bushido?
posted by illenion at 12:06 PM on November 16, 2012
posted by illenion at 12:06 PM on November 16, 2012
In karate and other Japanese martial arts, Rei is used essentially like a command to bow to the master so you can add "show respect" to its definition.
posted by tommasz at 12:25 PM on November 16, 2012
posted by tommasz at 12:25 PM on November 16, 2012
Response by poster: PS: It is marketed a a T5 "Respect" hoodie.
posted by Studiogeek at 1:12 PM on November 16, 2012
posted by Studiogeek at 1:12 PM on November 16, 2012
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posted by illenion at 11:42 AM on November 16, 2012