1. GI - Right Action, Duty

                Gi is to do the right thing. Gi has two parts: the upper part represents a sheep, which was the symbol of beauty in ancient China and the lower part is the character for I, with a strong slanting stroke on the left which represents a halberd. The character could be explained as understanding (sheep) after conflict (halberd).

2. YUUKI - Courage

            Yuuki means brave, courageous energy. Yuuki has two kanji. The first is yuu, which means courageous, with the important component of chikara, the symbol for strength.

3. JIN - Benevolence

            Jin is the benevolence that unites each human being to the other. Jin has two parts: on the left side stands the character for human, and on the right there are two horizontal strokes which represent the number two. Jin is one of the most fundamental virtues of Confucianism, which could be defined as to treat each other with tenderness, to love each other.

4. REI - Politeness or Morality

            Rei is politeness, respect shown in social behavior. The kanji for rei is a modern abbreviated form, which does not reveal very much of the ancient character. The ancient symbol shows a sacrificing vessel that evokes the rites and ceremonies conducted for worshipping and offerings. The character actually means rite or ceremony but in a broader sense it means respect. Rei too is essential to Confucianism: In society rei governs your actions towards others, a fundamental politeness, very much related to jin. It is often translated with morality, but as morality has other connotations I suggest politeness.

5. MAKOTO - Truthfulness

            Makoto means truth in word and action, to follow truly the Law of the Universe. The kanji for makoto is composed of two parts: at the left stands the character for to speak, a mouth that produces words. At the right stands the character sei, which means to accomplish, to succeed.

6. MEIYO - Honor

            Meiyo is to enjoy a good reputation, honor. Meiyo has two kanji. The first is mei, which means reputation, with the symbol of mouth below. The second kanji is yo, which means to praise or to admire, which has the component of to say.

7. CHUUGI - Loyalty

            Chuugi is to act faithfully, to be loyal. Chuugi has two characters. The first one is chuu which means to be sincere or loyal. This character expresses very well the true meaning of loyalty. We see a heart and on top of it the symbol for middle. Chuu could be understood as no conflict in the heart, faithful to what is felt in the heart. The second kanji is gi, which means right action or duty.

Respectfully,

"tyrtl"