For Elementary School Students: Four-Character Idioms You Can Use for New Year’s Resolutions — How to Set Cool Goals!
When welcoming the New Year, why not express your goals with four-character idioms? In this article, we’ve gathered yojijukugo that are easy for elementary school students to use as New Year’s resolutions.
From isshoukenmei (giving your all) to shoshi-kantetsu (sticking to your original intention), these are words that are easy for kids to remember and have cool meanings.
They’re perfect for kakizome calligraphy or class presentations! Each idiom’s meaning is explained in a simple way, so while talking with your child about “What kind of year do you want this to be?”, try choosing a favorite phrase together.
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[For Elementary School Students] Four-character idioms you can use for New Year’s resolutions: How to set cool goals! (21–30)
triumphant; elated; full of high spirits
This four-character idiom is often used in positive situations where someone’s expression is radiant because things are going well.
It’s commonly used when someone feels proud after achieving a goal or returns victorious from a competition.
“Iki” refers to one’s frame of mind, while “yōyō” conveys a sense of pride or triumph.
Try using it in moments filled with joy and confidence, such as: “He won the contest and came back in high spirits,” “He was brimming with confidence after being entrusted with a new job,” or “She won the lottery and returned in a triumphant mood.”
a clear and serene mind
It’s not a phrase you hear often in everyday life, but it’s used at decisive moments—whether in a crucial contest or when making a major life decision.
Pronounced “meikyō shisui,” 明鏡 (meikyō) means a “polished mirror without a speck of cloudiness,” and 止水 (shisui) means “still, unmoving water.” For example: “Even against a strong team, his mind was as clear as meikyō shisui,” or “After long deliberation, I’ve made my decision, and my mind is meikyō shisui.” Try using it in situations involving important decisions or pivotal challenges.
[For Elementary School Students] Four-character idioms you can use for New Year’s resolutions: How to set cool goals! (31–40)
Fall down seven times, get up eight.
@az0202za #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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Many of you have probably heard the four-character idiom “shichiten hakki” (七転八起).
It’s said to mean “no matter how many times you fail, you don’t give up—you get back up and see it through.” It’s read as “shichiten hakki,” though some people read it as “nanakorobi yaoki.” When you’re working toward a goal, you may fail or run into obstacles.
Even then, you reset your mindset and keep striving toward your goal.
Isn’t this idiom just right for someone like you?
giving it your all
This four-character idiom teaches the importance of facing what’s right in front of you with all your strength.
Even if studying or sports don’t go as you’d like, if you keep challenging yourself without giving up, your abilities will gradually grow.
Even when the results aren’t ideal, the experience of giving your all becomes confidence and gives you the courage to take the next step.
Putting your whole heart into something moves the hearts of those around you—friends at school, family, and others.
It’s an encouraging phrase that conveys the value of persevering and giving your best effort in any situation.
In conclusion
Expressing New Year’s resolutions with four-character idioms is a great opportunity for elementary school students to reflect on their goals.
They can look up the meanings of the words to choose an idiom that perfectly matches their feelings, write it carefully as their first calligraphy of the year, or present to one another—there are many ways to enjoy it.
Find your favorite idiom and start the new year with a positive mindset.