{"id":5855,"date":"2026-03-18T14:49:33","date_gmt":"2026-03-18T05:49:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/oh-mama.tokyo\/?p=5855"},"modified":"2026-03-18T14:54:53","modified_gmt":"2026-03-18T05:54:53","slug":"seasonal-shodo-moment-%e8%8d%89-kusa-so","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/oh-mama.tokyo\/?p=5855","title":{"rendered":"Seasonal Shodo Moment: \u8349 (Kusa \/ So)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Seasonal Shodo Moment: The Kanji \u8349 (Kusa \/ So)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In Japanese, many kanji characters carry layers of meaning.<br>The character \u8349, pronounced <em>kusa<\/em> or <em>so<\/em>, means grass, but it can also represent simplicity, speed, a rough draft, or the beginning of something new.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Grass grows faster than trees, and in early spring the first green shoots appear under the warm sunlight. This image of fresh grass often symbolizes the quiet arrival of spring and new beginnings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The structure of the kanji is also interesting.<br>\u8349 combines the \u201ckusa\u201d radical (\u8279) \u2014 commonly used in kanji related to plants \u2014 with the character \u65e9, which means <em>early<\/em> or <em>quick<\/em>. There are many plant-related kanji and it is enjoyable to practice them in shodo (Japanese calligraphy).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Practicing seasonal kanji like \u8349 is a beautiful way to connect language, nature, and traditional art.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We also share many <strong>Seasonal Shodo Moments<\/strong> on our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/oh_mama_tokyo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Instagram<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/OhMamaTokyo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Facebook<\/a>, where we introduce beautiful kanji inspired by the seasons, nature, and everyday life in Japan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Follow us to discover more calligraphy inspiration and cultural stories throughout the year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Experience Japanese Culture in a Traditional House<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Oh! 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