KANJI GUIDE
Long life, and the celebration of it. The character on wedding envelopes and New Year food.
Compassion. The character in 慈愛, loving-kindness, and 慈悲, mercy.
A wish to offer kindness without asking for anything in return.
Plain, undyed, just as it came. 素直 is honest and unguarded; 素材 is raw material.