KML – Chapter Six
子 – Child
A child sits alone, holding a round balloon. Every story begins with a child—small, curious, full of potential.
子
On: シ、ス ・ Kun: こ
孔 – Cavity
A child lowers a hook into a dark cavity, hoping to pull up something unknown. It’s scary—but also a little exciting.
子 + 乚
On: コウ ・ Kun: —
了 – Complete
A child rushes off, forgetting his belt. He thinks he's done getting dressed—but something’s missing. “Complete” isn’t always perfect.
了
On: リョウ ・ Kun: —
女 – Woman
She kneels, peaceful and powerful. The shape of nurture and resilience.
女
On: ジョ、ニョ、ニョウ ・ Kun: おんな、め
好 – Fond
A child and a woman—love between generations. What we like often begins with what we’re loved by.
女 + 子
On: コウ ・ Kun: この(む)、す(く)
如 – Likeness
A woman looks into a mirror—and sees not herself, but her mother. “I’m becoming like her,” she whispers.
女 + 口
母 – Mama
She holds you before you even know the word “mother.” Her heartbeat becomes your lullaby.
母
On: ボ ・ Kun: はは、かあ
