雲
雲 雲
龍
龍 龍
After much searching and trying to read Japanese, I have learned the secret of this Kanji. Three kumo (clouds) and three Ryuu (dragons) can be read three ways - otodo, taito, daito. A specific meaning has not been found, though it is considered to have an aura of strength (as one might figure a kanji with clouds and many dragons might). A Japanese friend of mine made the comment that "It seems to be very powerful, but the other person would already attack you by the time you finished writing it." Indeed, it contains 84 strokes (11 for each Kumo and 17 for each Ryuu).
The truth is, no one really knows for sure that this is a real Kanji. It has no roots in a Chinese figure; it does not have a meaning assigned to it; it cannot be found in any official Kanji dictionary. Many write it off as a myth.
However, there is nothing that says this is not a real Japanese Kanji. The secret may be in Japanese names. Japanese naming is interesting in that you can basically make any combination of Kanji and assign it a different reading. For instance, you could have "flower" "child" and have the reading set as Ai-ko (a common name with unusual Kanji for it). This practice isn't neccessarily common, but think of it like the way an English word (or name) can be written many different ways and yet pronounced the same. What's to say new Kanji haven't been created? It is very possible that this Kanji is very rare and from a family name. This means that in the entire history of Kanji in Japan, it could have been created for the purpose of giving some family a strong name. Some search attempts have been made to see if there are any records of a name with this Kanji, but nothing has turned up as yet. There have also been reports (some say rumors) that this Kanji has been seen on Meishi (business cards) but have not been confirmed or recognized.
As for me, I feel that whether there is a history behind it or not, it is a new Kanji. New words are created all the time; why not Kanji?
I believe my dorm room next year should be named "The Otodo" ...with an ominous and undefined meaning of great power....
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April 29 2006, 21:06:13 UTC 6 years ago
I hope that you're doing well, and I'm glad that you were okay with the whole train thing; pretty crazy stuff! I'm looking forward to getting to look at your pictures, too, when I can. ^_^
May 4 2006, 04:15:02 UTC 6 years ago