Apparently the Japan Kanji Aptitude Testing Foundation decides one of these every year.
This year, 熊 (kuma) was selected, meaning bear. For whatever reason, Japan has had a bunch of bear issues lately.
Apparently the Japan Kanji Aptitude Testing Foundation decides one of these every year.
This year, 熊 (kuma) was selected, meaning bear. For whatever reason, Japan has had a bunch of bear issues lately.
It’s the equivalent of writing in cursive with the western alphabet.
It’s almost like doctor’s notes.