KANJI GUIDE
Lasting a long time. 久しぶり is what you say when you have not seen someone for a while.
Jasmine, in 茉莉花. Chosen for names almost entirely for how it looks and sounds.
Long life, and the celebration of it. The character on wedding envelopes and New Year food.
Wisdom that comes from seeing clearly. The older, weightier form of 知恵.
The third of the twelve zodiac signs, and the hour before dawn. A tiger year is said to bring people who lead rather than follow.