My prayer flag
Article about: I picked this up at an estate sale years ago. Having always wanted one, I was more than happy to take it home, even if the condition was less than desirable. I tried my hand at translating i
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Enlistment Congratulations to Mr. Masaki Kuniichi
Top:
星風満里
Sei-Fu Ban-ri
I'm not certain I selected the correct pronunciation of "Sei" for "Star" which is the second kanji in "Tenno" [Heaven Star, i.e.: Emperor]
Ban-ri means ten-thousand ri [miles]. The Great Wall of China is called Ban-ri no Chou-jo [10,000 mile castle]
I think it means something like Imperial Wind [for] 10,000 Miles
祝入営
Shuku Nyūei
Congratulations Camp-Entry [enlistment into the military]
柾木 国市君
Masaki Kuniichi-kun
Bottom:
魂
Tamashii
Soul/Spirit
--Guy
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To the right side of Tamashii:
力
Chikara
Strength/Power
To the left of Tamashii:
大和魂
Yamato-damashī
Japanese Spirit!
忠勇
Chūyū
Loyalty & Bravery
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Many thanks Guy! It has always bugged me that I couldn't figure out what any of it said. The flag has had a rough life before I acquired it. I had hoped to frame and display it with some bayo's, but worry that it will fade even more than it already has. I'll figure something out, it's a shame to have it folded and stored wher no one can see it.
Thanks again,
Jim
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You can buy glass that will help to keep it from being faded by sunlight or phosphoresce (it is spelled incorrectly but you know what I mean). Richard Really nice to see a real one.
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