Japanese element symbols

Posted by Yuka as Famous, Japan

Japanese element symbols which based on the ancient Chinese concept are:

Wood (ki 木)
Fire (hi 火)
Earth (tsuchi 土)
Metal (kane 金)
Water (mizu 水)

here is the picture of japanese 5 element symbols:

The five major planets were associated with the Five Elements.

Jupiter
Mars
Saturn
Venus
Mercury
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