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KML - Lesson 5

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craft

Kanji study for 工

In the silent workshop the tools lay in order,
while only the craftsman's breath measured the night.

On: コウ
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left

Kanji study for 左

In the narrow alley a sign pointed left,
where unfamiliar lights flickered in the distance.

On: サ ・ Kun: ひだり
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right

Kanji study for 右

Along the road turning right, shadows stretched,
and the old town carried on in silence.

On: ウ ・ Kun: みぎ
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possess

Kanji study for 有

Within both hands rested a tiny light;
to possess something was also to protect it.

On: ユウ ・ Kun: あ-る
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bribe

Kanji study for 賄

In the darkened room money changed hands,
and an unspoken bargain sank into the night.

On: ワイ ・ Kun: まかな-う
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tribute

Kanji study for 貢

Coins gathered within the offered chest,
and the people's respect quietly took form.

On: コウ ・ Kun: みつ-ぐ
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paragraph

Kanji study for 項

Tracing the ancient pages with a finger,
a single paragraph spoke across the years.

On: コウ ・ Kun: うなじ
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sword

Kanji study for 刀

Within the darkness the sword faintly gleamed,
and untouched silence tightened the air.

On: トウ ・ Kun: かたな
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blade

Kanji study for 刃

Cold light rested upon the blade,
where the slightest movement divided fate.

On: ジン ・ Kun: は
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cut

Kanji study for 切

A dark incision split the night apart,
and a single flash pierced the silence.

On: セツ ・ Kun: き-る
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seduce

Kanji study for 召

Beyond the outstretched hand,
a gentle darkness waited in silence.

On: ショウ ・ Kun: め-す
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shining

Kanji study for 昭

Light poured deep into the forest,
and the standing figure was wrapped in gold.

On: ショウ
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rule

Kanji study for 則

Candles flickered beside the ancient law,
while the stillness of the scales watched mankind.

On: ソク ・ Kun: のっと-る
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vice

Kanji study for 副

Between the two seated figures,
unspoken power quietly moved.

On: フク
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separate

Kanji study for 別

Leaning against the wall, they turned apart,
while only the same air connected them.

On: ベツ ・ Kun: わか-れる
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street

Kanji study for 丁

Within the darkness stood a single post,
and an unnamed street began from there.

On: チョウ ・ Kun: ひのと
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town

Kanji study for 町

Lights awakened throughout the evening town,
and human voices melted into the windows.

On: チョウ ・ Kun: まち
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possible

Kanji study for 可

Even beyond the closed door,
a small path continued in silence.

On: カ ・ Kun: -べ-き
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top

Kanji study for 頂

Lifting one's face to the summit wind,
only the distant sky spread in silence.

On: チョウ ・ Kun: いただ-く
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child

Kanji study for 子

A small pair of hands
stacked little blocks
while watching the light

On: シ ・ Kun: こ
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