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[masaegu]

It's got to be 忍 if it's 'blade and heart'. You must remember this kanji because it's the 'nin' part of everyone's favorite word 'Ninja '＝忍者.

As JimmySeal says, this kanji means 'to bear silently' as a verb (忍ぶ = shinobu), which is why ninjas are also often called 'Shinobi'.

By the way, the kanji for the animal bear is 熊 (くま) so it couldn't be what jmwintenn was looking for.

 

[orochi]

時 is normally more like "when" or "the time that..." as "point/moment in time or in life." Are you thinking of a particular set phrase it can be put into like "Time flies like an arrow" 「(時、時間はやのように過ぎ去る」...but even that is slightly unnatural.
時間 expressions of the concept of time are more wider ranging it seems to me. (Time is precious, don't waste time, make time, spend time...etc).
I would just use the normal 知識 which represents purely awareness /understanding/familiarity of a subject area(s) without overtones of other aspects such as wisdom and intelligence etc. Perhaps 学問 for academic scholarship or learning.

With 時 vs 時間, there is room for interpretation, especially depending on the context of what the original poster was trying to say. But I still think that if you are going for the strict concept of "time", then 時 is your best bet, especially in the context of a name or title.
As I said originally, 時間 often refers to a slice of "time", such as in how long it takes to do something. This applies to the examples you gave: time is precious, don't waste time, make time, spend time...etc. So if you are trying to point out time as an idea, then 時 is a bit more appropriate.
And I don't think 知識 or 学問 are going to work in the context of the poster's text. 知識 alone doesn't stand very strong compared to 知恵, which flat-out means wisdom or knowledge. 知識 often requires a bit of context ("technical knowledge", "knowledge to accomplish tasks A and B", etc), but 知恵 stands strong on its own. And 学問 leans much closer to academics or a trade than pure knowledge.

 

[jmwintenn]

Could it be this one? 忍 It would be close to "bear" in the verb sense.

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That would be it...hm, I typed in shino and shinobu and that wasn't an option
so that one does mean "bear" in the sense of "to bear a burden"?

thank you for the help

 

[Elizabeth]

With 時 vs 時間, there is room for interpretation, especially depending on the context of what the original poster was trying to say. But I still think that if you are going for the strict concept of "time", then 時 is your best bet, especially in the context of a name or title.
As I said originally, 時間 often refers to a slice of "time", such as in how long it takes to do something. This applies to the examples you gave: time is precious, don't waste time, make time, spend time...etc. So if you are trying to point out time as an idea, then 時 is a bit more appropriate.

Do you have an example of how 時 could be brought into such a context ?
時間 has been used in a way which is highly abstract and conceptual as the title of a book for instance : 時間の物理学 (The physics of time). Looking at it in isolation, 時の物理学 doesn't make sense to me in the same way at all.

And I don't think 知識 or 学問 are going to work in the context of the poster's text. 知識 alone doesn't stand very strong compared to 知恵, which flat-out means wisdom or knowledge. 知識 often requires a bit of context ("technical knowledge", "knowledge to accomplish tasks A and B", etc), but 知恵 stands strong on its own. And 学問 leans much closer to academics or a trade than pure knowledge.

Wisdom is not the same as knowledge, though. And 知識 can work as a broad statement of fact to describe a target state (person situation /concept) without being modified or limited to a particular function or area of understanding. 彼は非常に知識のある人、わずかな知識は危険なものである、
知識は力なり etc. There are hundreds of such sayings and statements literally translated in the same way that "knowledge" can be found in their English counterparts.

 

[orochi]

Do you have an example of how 時 could be brought into such a context ?

Sure.
時が流れる
時の流れ
時の果て
時を刻む

時間の物理学 (The physics of time). Looking at it in isolation, 時の物理学 doesn't make sense to me in the same way at all.

In this case, 時間 is used for the scientific notion of time (contrasting with space). 時の物理学 sounds wrong because it is incorrect.

Wisdom is not the same as knowledge, though.

We certainly make a distinction between these in English, but can we instantly assume that when translating the same distinction can--or even should--be made?

Let's look at the first definition of 知恵 in 広辞苑:
"物事の理を悟り、適切に処理する能力。"

Certainly sounds appropriate to me for what the poster was looking for. Though he/she has still failed to provide further details making this a rather difficult discussion.

Let's also take a look at the first definition of 知識 in 広辞苑:
"ある事項について知っていること。また、その内容。"

As I mentioned before, 知識の支配者 (or whatever variant we end up with) sounds odd to my ears because there is no context (ある事項について知っていること） for 知識.


I should also make it clear that I think time=時間 and knowledge=知識 are fine translations on their own, but in the context the original poster presented, I feel my options are more appropriate.

 

[orochi]

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That would be it...hm,I typed in shino and shinobu and that wasn't an option

so that one does mean "bear" in the sense of "to bear a burden"?

thank you for the help

Not exactly bear as in "bear a burden".
More like "grin and bear it" or to "put up with something".

 

[jmwintenn]

that's a more workable definition,thank you

 

[Elizabeth]

Sure.
時が流れる
時の流れ
時の果て
時を刻む

Although I believe for most, if not all, of these expressions 時間 is either more common than 時 or a very close second.

As I mentioned before, 知識の支配者 (or whatever variant we end up with) sounds odd to my ears because there is no context (ある事項について知っていること） for 知識.

Your issue is apparently unique in that case because the native speakers I have asked don't have a problem with any of the above presented suggestions. As might be expected, they are also much more humble about their ability to divine a singularly intended context or appropriate translation from that single phrase.

 

[Kama]

出口汪

What does it mean? I saw it in language textbook titles.

 

[undrentide]

出口汪

What does it mean? I saw it in language textbook titles.

出口 means exit, but it is also one of the Japanese family names.
汪 is pronounced おう, but is not commonly used in Japanese.
(It seems to be Chinese family name.)

Could it be different kanji, I wonder? Or it's just the authors name?

 

[Kama]

Yes, it's a name. Silly me, I didn't check the author. Thanks

 

[InterestedSwed]

Orochi
Sorry my Internet has been down...but I don´t see what you mean with"Certainly sounds appropriate to me for what the poster was looking for. Though he/she has still failed to provide further details..."
The kanji for "Master of time and knowledge" do I wish to print on my calendars front page. I don´t see how I can/could have written more clearly the meaning of my sentence..? maybe like this if it would help?.
master(somebody in highest control)^*
Time (as in minutes hours and so on.)
Knowledge( as in wisdom)

THe meaning of the sentence should be "someone in control of time (as in be abel to stop it)and who has all knowledge...."

I´m really sorry and grateful for everybody s time and effort laid at my subject.


Thanks everyone that has helped and discussed how my sentence should be spelled.
I´m very grateful and a little bit confused but thanks very much
//André

 

[tekcor1]

Hi there. I've been "lurking" for awhile now, immensely enjoying the experience of trying to understand Kanji. I have to admit, I'm quite new, but am hopelessly in love with Kanji and it's elegant communication.

My question is as follows: I've seen the Kanji symbol for family several different ways. I've been told that the first symbol of the two symbols below that express "family" is acceptable as an informal expression for family. Is it, or are both symbols required to convey a family unit? Clarification would be greatly appreciated. The one I'm asking about is here:

www dot chinatownconnection dot com/chinese-symbol-for-family dot htm

The second question I have is for the symbol for "father" or "dad". Is the symbol as cited at the website below correct? I know that there are other ways to express it, but need to know if this is a correct format for it, and if so, is it a specific use, or general term?

www dot chinatownconnection dot com/chinese-symbol-dad dot htm

Thanks so much for your guidance in this confusing but beautiful language!

 

[undrentide]

Chinese Symbol for Family
家庭 (katei) can be interpreted as "family" but normally it means "home" (not the house but where your family is).
For Family, kanji is 家族 (kazoku)
Chinese Symbol for Dad
This one is Chinese (I guess), not Japanese.
Japanese kanji for father is 父 (chichi).

 

[Rhovanion]

Ohayooo gozaimasu!
I have received a necklace from my grandmother with a japanese/chinese symbol and I think it might be kanji. I tried to draw it as accurate as possible.
If you please can be so kind to help me understand this symbol I would be grateful.
Regards.

 

[JimmySeal]

寿 壽
longevity
kotobuki in Japanese
shou in Chinese

 

[masaegu]

It looks like 壽 （kotobuki）, which means 'felicitations'.

 

[Rhovanion]

so it's something like a birthday present? Celebration and that you may live many years?

thanks for the information!

 

[JimmySeal]

Yes, except that it is applicable any time, not just birthdays. It is often used on New Year's cards.

 

[sigmentofb]

Need Help Reading Kanji Names

Hello guys and gals, new here. I was wondering if anybody help me read several names that were listed in my ancestor's koseki tohons.

Since the board won't let me link URLs, please go to my photobucket album named snfamilyalbum Then go to the subalbum Help Please, which has the three names I need help reading (file names IWAMOTO, Nishimoto, and SAKAMOTO. If anybody thinks they can help me with more please post here or email me. Thank you very much! -Eric

 

[JimmySeal]

The page doesn't show file names, only titles. What are the titles of the files you want to be read?

 

[sigmentofb]

Hello, the three names I need help with are in the subalbum "Help Please". The titles of the files are Iwamoto, Nishimoto, and Sakamoto. Thank you!

 

[JimmySeal]

Iwamoto
孫兵衛 could be pronounced "Sonbei" or "Magobei"

Sakamoto
重一 can be pronounced "Shigeichi" "Shigekazu" or "Juuichi"

I can't make out the 2nd and 3rd characters in the Nishimoto image.

 

[sigmentofb]

Thanks so much, this really helped me a lot!

 

[sigmentofb]

For anybody here willing to help, I need help translating 2 names and a number. Check my photobucket snfamilyalbum and click the subalbum Help Please. The file names I need help translating are "Genji's Dad", "Gonpei's Dad", and "Number". Thanks in advance for any help!