January 2, 2017
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This is the kakizome, the first wrting of the new year, that Little Brother did as a fourth grader in 2005. It means “healthy child.” Little Brother is 21 and is now studying in the United States, but this … Continue reading
January 8, 2008
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Little Brother had just a little homework over the winter break. He had to cook something and he had to do this scroll of calligraphy. Calligraphy written at new year’s is called kakizome. He had to write the phrase … Continue reading
April 18, 2007
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This is Little Brother’s fifth grade class schedule from last fall 2006. The kanji on the left at the top says ji kan wari hyou (schedule). It is one word, but I separated it to make it easier to … Continue reading
May 12, 2006
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In fourth grade, children start to do calligraphy or shuji. They use ink and special brushes to write kanji or Chinese characters on a scroll of paper. This bag is taken to school when it is needed. Newspaper is taken … Continue reading