Osu-Yang Guo-De in Chinese / Japanese...

志気 is a Japanese word that can mean “esprit de corps” or “determination to achieve.”

When this is pronounced “Shige,” it can refer to a place in Japan. It can also be a Japanese surname, Shiki.

團隊精神 is a Chinese word that can mean “esprit de corps” or “team spirit.”

Other translations include collectivism, teamwork, or solidarity.

This is a Chinese surname that romanizes as Guo.

The origin was a tribe or group within the Zhou Dynasty. Descendants of this group still maintain this surname.

This is one of a few characters that can be a surname that romanizes as Guo from China.

The meaning of the character is country, nation, state, or kingdom.

This is used in Japan for older signs and texts. You will see the more simple 国 form in Japan, and also China in modern times.

押忍 is a Japanese verbal interjection. In martial arts, it's used like “yes sir!” or “affirmative!.”

This can also be a greeting between close male friends. It can be romanized as “ossu” or “osu” (おっすor おす), though many English speakers think it's “oss.”

陰陽 literally means yin and yang in written form (versus the common yin-yang symbol). The first character has the element of the moon, while the second character has the element of the sun so that you can see, even in written form, they suggest the balance of opposites (of night and day). You could also translate this title as “sun and moon.”

Note: This title is often misspelled as Ying Yang instead of Yin Yang.

See Also:  Taoism

厚德載物 is a Chinese proverb that means “With great virtue, one can take charge of the world.”

Known sometimes by the romanization Hou De Zai Wu, this famous phrase suggests that being ethical is the bridge to leadership. I wish our world leaders followed this.

內心的平靜 means inner peace or peace of mind.

This is the Chinese equivalent of the French phrase Paix de l'esprit.

押忍の精神 is the name Osu No Seishin or “Spirit of Osu” in Japanese.

This Spirit of Osu is an essential concept in Karate. You will hear “Osu!” shouted in every Karate dojo which is not just a sign of respect and obedience to the Sensei but also means patience, determination, and perseverance. Shouting “Osu!” serves as a reminder to embody these qualities.