[じ, ji](n) (1) character (i.e. kanji); (2) hand-writing; penmanship; (3) (as 〜の字) (See ほの字) the ... word (i.e. "the L word" = "love"); (P)#676[Add to Longdo]
[めい, mei](n) (1) (sometimes written as 生命) (See 生命) life; life force; (2) lifetime; lifespan; (3) most important thing; foundation; core; (4) (arch) paired tattoos of the "life" kanji on the upper arms of a man and woman (indicating unwavering love); (5) (arch) fate; destiny; karma; (P)#1561[Add to Longdo]