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KML - Lesson 11

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宣 proclaim

Kanji study for 宣

On a hill before dawn,
a voice rises quietly into the sky.
Truth travels far away.

On: セン ・ Kun: のたま-う
宣
Printed
宣
Written
宀 亘

宵 early evening

Kanji study for 宵

As lamps begin to glow,
the weariness of the day loosens gently.
Quietness fills the room.

On: ショウ ・ Kun: よい
宵
Printed
宵
Written
宀 肖

安 relax

Kanji study for 安

Beside a small lantern,
the heart finally allows itself to rest.
Night wraps everything gently.

On: アン ・ Kun: やす-い
安
Printed
安
Written
宀 女

宴 banquet

Kanji study for 宴

Between bursts of laughter,
people forget the passing of time.
Warm light continues into the night.

On: エン ・ Kun: うたげ
宴
Printed
宴
Written
宀 日 女

寄 draw near

Kanji study for 寄

Before words are spoken,
someone quietly draws near.
Warmth crosses every distance.

On: キ ・ Kun: よ-る
寄
Printed
寄
Written
宀 奇

富 wealth

Kanji study for 富

More valuable than piled treasures
is a heart already content.
A quiet richness remains.

On: フ ・ Kun: と-む
富
Printed
富
Written
宀 畐

貯 savings

Kanji study for 貯

What is saved little by little
supports the cold days of winter.
Restraint becomes strength.

On: チョ ・ Kun: た-める
貯
Printed
貯
Written
貝
宀 丁

木 tree

Kanji study for 木

Even in the wind,
a single tree stands quietly.
Only the seasons pass by.

On: ボク ・ Kun: き
木
Printed
木
Written
木

林 woods

Kanji study for 林

Along a light-filled path,
two trees stand guarding together.
Morning dew remains on the grass.

On: リン ・ Kun: はやし
林
Printed
林
Written
木 木

森 forest

Kanji study for 森

Deep within the green,
the world breathes slowly.
No words are necessary.

On: シン ・ Kun: もり
森
Printed
森
Written
木
木 木

桂 judas tree

Kanji study for 桂

Spring color
suddenly appears within the forest.
Quiet wonder becomes blossom.

On: ケイ ・ Kun: かつら
桂
Printed
桂
Written
木 圭

柏 oak

Kanji study for 柏

Across many long years,
great branches uphold the sky.
Strength lives within silence.

On: ハク ・ Kun: かしわ
柏
Printed
柏
Written
木 白

枠 frame

Kanji study for 枠

The shape of the pathway
creates an unseen boundary.
Beyond it, people continue onward.

Kun: わく
枠
Printed
枠
Written
木
九 十

梢 treetops

Kanji study for 梢

High above,
the leaves sway in light and wind.
A distant blue spreads outward.

On: ショウ ・ Kun: こずえ
梢
Printed
梢
Written
木 肖

棚 shelf

Kanji study for 棚

Upon an old shelf,
small memories rest quietly in rows.
Time gathers like dust.

On: ホウ ・ Kun: たな
棚
Printed
棚
Written
木 朋

杏 apricot

Kanji study for 杏

The scent of ripe fruit
recalls the light of summer.
Sweetness passes quickly.

On: キョウ ・ Kun: あんず
杏
Printed
杏
Written
木 口

桐 paulownia tree

Kanji study for 桐

Pale violet blossoms
sway quietly in the wind.
Spring arrives without a sound.

On: トウ ・ Kun: きり
桐
Printed
桐
Written
木 同

植 plant

Kanji study for 植

Even a small sprout
holds the strength to seek the light.
Growth begins quietly.

On: ショク ・ Kun: う-える
植
Printed
植
Written
木 直

椅 chair

Kanji study for 椅

Even after someone leaves,
the chair remains behind.
It watches over silent time.

On: イ
椅
Printed
椅
Written
木 奇

枯 wither

Kanji study for 枯

Even faded leaves
carry memories of passing seasons.
Endings wear a quiet form.

On: コ ・ Kun: か-れる
枯
Printed
枯
Written
木 古
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