Japanese: WA

Usually translated, or rather, usually used as a tattoo or a wall decoration as “peace”, so a lot of people equate it with like the peace sign. But the “peace” it means, in Japanese is “in harmony with all surroundings, and with others, and with yourself.” Not just one word.

Japan: a sense of wa … … … …

… think of a zen garden, sand and stone and water, calm,

America: a sense of awe … … … …

… think Grand Canyon, life lived large, John Wayne