KANJI GUIDE
Vermilion — the orange-red of shrine gates and old seals. 朱肉 is the ink for a personal seal.
Half of 瑠璃, the deep blue stone. On its own it is used mostly for its sound and its colour.
The capital, and any big city. 東京都 is the Tokyo Metropolis; 都合 is how your circumstances stand.
Long life, and the celebration of it. The character on wedding envelopes and New Year food.