[Slogan] Perfect for sports days and athletic festivals! A curated selection of impactful phrases

Grand unity

Daido Danketsu is a four-character idiom meaning that people accept minor differences and work together toward a single goal.

It’s read as “daidō danketsu.” Depending on the dictionary, the nuance may differ slightly—some define it as “organizations joining forces,” or even suggest “joining forces reluctantly.” Generally, however, it’s understood in the first sense mentioned above.

Try using it when you want to express a team’s unity.

By the way, it also has a historical background, so learning about its origins can be enlightening.

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majestic and dignified

Ifūdōdō is a four-character idiom meaning a stately, dignified bearing that overwhelms those around, and is read “ifū dōdō.” It evokes an image of confidently forging ahead toward one’s goals and of strength and resolve.

It’s also famous as the title of a march, which reinforces the sense of advancing forward and conveys a powerful stride.

It’s a phrase that reminds you to believe in yourself and keep moving, and it also makes you feel the weight of the efforts you’ve built up along the way.

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Swift as the wind and sudden as thunder

“Shippū Jinrai” (疾風迅雷) is a four-character idiom that literally comes from “swift wind and fierce thunder,” and figuratively conveys swiftness and intensity.

It strongly evokes speed and momentum, making it perfect for situations where rapid action is required.

Because it is modeled on natural phenomena, it also conveys a sense of indomitable strength.

The large number of strokes in the characters further enhances this powerful impression, so when using it as a slogan, it’s recommended to pay attention to the vigor in the way the characters are written.

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to lie on firewood and taste gall (an idiom meaning to endure hardship and persevere for future revenge or success)

Gashin-shotan means enduring frustration and hardship to achieve a goal.

How about adopting this four-character idiom as a slogan that calls to mind the days you practiced with your classmates for the sports festival? When taking on team events, there are times when results don’t come easily or things don’t go well.

In such moments, it can also carry the meaning of deepening the bonds with the precious teammates who have worked hard together.

It’s a four-character idiom that fires up students’ hearts as they step onto the stage of the sports festival, where everyone is the protagonist.

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Wind, Forest, Fire, Mountain

Fūrinkazan is a four-character idiom, read “fūrin kazan,” said to have been inscribed on the battle standard of Takeda Shingen, a warlord of Kai (present-day Yamanashi Prefecture) who was active during the Sengoku period.

Because it was used to rouse the spirit when heading into battle, it conveys a sense of unity and strength.

It is said to be based on phrases recorded in Sun Tzu’s The Art of War, describing how to move when battle breaks out.

While it expresses the idea of assessing the situation and acting appropriately, it is also a phrase that evokes a strong will to press on toward victory.

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with all one’s might

It’s a slogan that conveys the feeling of charging straight toward your goal and the spirit poured into the sports festival.

The words express a determination to advance toward a single objective and can also reflect the team’s unity.

Even on their own, they convey momentum and strength, but if you specify exactly what you’re striving for, it will be even more persuasive—highly recommended.

Be mindful of differences in the number of strokes in the characters; “一” and “懸,” in particular, differ greatly, so design with overall balance in mind.

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in high spirits

[Kanji Kentei Pre-1] Four-Character Idioms (3): Readings & Meanings (Kanji Exam Prep) – Please give it a try!

Ikikenko (意気軒昂) is a four-character idiom pronounced “iki-kenkō” that expresses strong enthusiasm and a roused spirit.

Because it conveys the uplifting of feelings toward the goal of victory, it suggests not only strength of will but also the intention to enjoy an event to the fullest.

With the sense of further amplifying overflowing energy, it carries a power that unites the team’s spirit and drives them forward.

It’s a vigorous word that reminds us of the will to seize victory and the grit to never lose.

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