[Yojijukugo] Carefully selected phrases recommended as slogans for sports days and athletic festivals!

battle-hardened; seasoned (literally: experienced in a hundred battles)

Do you know the true meaning of “seasoned by a hundred battles”? #trivia #randomfacts #tidbits

It represents the ability, built through repeated experience, to respond calmly and unfazed in any situation.

Just hearing it inspires reliability and composure, which is its appeal.

If you say, “Let’s take this on with a battle-hardened spirit” at a sports day or team event, you can share with your teammates the mindset of acting with faith in the results of your past effort and practice.

It’s a phrase that reminds us of the importance of turning the experiences of overcoming failures and hardships into strength, encouraging ourselves and our teammates to keep challenging—such is the four-character idiom, in my view.

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Vast sky and boundless sea

It is a four-character idiom that expresses a heart as vast and expansive as the sky or the sea, and a mindset free of any reservations, open to uninhibited ideas.

It symbolizes boundless possibilities and a carefree spirit, conveying the importance of keeping a broad perspective.

While accepting things as they are, it gives a positive impression of relaxing your shoulders and taking on challenges freely.

Even when facing difficulties, it suggests maintaining a generous heart and approaching situations with flexible thinking.

It can be called the perfect phrase for nurturing a spirit that believes in one’s own potential, thinks freely, and embraces challenges.

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Indomitable perseverance

Ken’nin-fubatsu is a four-character idiom meaning to remain unshaken by anything and endure; it’s read as “ken-nin-fu-batsu.” Ken’nin refers to an unwavering mind, while fubatsu describes a body that does not move.

How about adopting it for a sports day slogan to express the resolve to never give up even when things get tough? You could also use it to convey a cool-headed determination to aim for victory.

By the way, enduring with ken’nin-fubatsu and then suddenly springing into action is called ken’nin-kaketsu.

It’s interesting that there are similar four-character idioms, isn’t it?

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Blue sky beyond the clouds

Ungai Sōten (雲外蒼天) is a four-character idiom meaning “Beyond the clouds, the blue sky awaits,” or more broadly, “After enduring hardships, a clear, bright future lies ahead.” For example, even if studying for a test is tough, if you don’t give up and keep trying, it can lead to good results and greater confidence.

You might use it like this: “I thought it was impossible, but I kept practicing without giving up and finally did it.

It truly felt like ‘ungai sōten.’” Just as there is always blue sky above the clouds, this saying teaches us that no matter how hard things get, a brighter future surely awaits beyond.

When times are tough, remember these words and keep moving forward!

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A sudden resolve; making a firm decision (to start afresh).

Yojijukugo: Ichinen Hokki | To make a firm resolution and embark on a new course of action.

Ichinenhokki (一念発起) means making a firm decision—like saying, “Alright, let’s do this!”—and renewing your mindset to work hard.

For example: “I’m slow at running, but after I made up my mind and practiced running every day, I was chosen for the relay team at the school sports day!” That’s ichinenhokki—deciding to give your best from today on and taking action, even in areas like studying or sports that you’ve always found difficult.

It’s okay to fail.

What matters is the heart that stands back up without giving up.

If you set your mind toward your dreams and goals and take that first step, you can change your future.

Make up your mind—ichinenhokki—and carve out your own future!

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being absorbed in something; being frantic; in a daze; wholeheartedly; with all one’s might

Absorbed with all one’s heart (Muga Muchu): meaning and example sentences of this four-character idiom @ Kerokero Dictionary ◆ 1 minute in a video! Memorable♪

Have you ever found that time had passed without you noticing because you were working so hard? This state—when you forget both time and yourself as you focus on what’s in front of you—can be expressed with this phrase.

Many people can lose track of time when it’s something they love.

On the other hand, when it’s something you dislike, like studying, you might find it hard to concentrate and keep checking the time, wondering, “When will this be over?” Try finding a trigger to get started or setting a reward for after you reach your goal, and give it your all, just as you would with something you enjoy.

If you do, a bright future may be waiting for you.

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SAKI

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Fall down seven times, get up eight.

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#Fall down seven times, get up eight #Yojijukugo (four-character idiom) #Indomitable spirit to keep challenging #Nanakorobi yaoki (fall seven, rise eight)

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These words express a strong spirit that rises again without losing heart or giving up, no matter how many times one fails.

If chosen for the first calligraphy of the New Year, they show a resolve to move forward through the year without being bound by past failures.

The sound of the words carries energy and courage, delivering hope and vitality to those who see them.

They are also ideal as support when facing difficulties in everyday challenges, learning, and work.

When expressed in New Year’s calligraphy, the vigor of the brush and the strength of the characters accentuate the firmness of one’s will, reinforcing the determination to proceed powerfully through the year.

It is a four-character idiom that symbolizes a positive mindset and perseverance, fitting for the New Year.

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