FUSHIGI YUUGI
THE SYMBOLS OF THE SENSHI

Ever wondered what the symbols on the senshi's bodies literally stand for? Well, you've come to the right place, 'cause following is a convenient compilation of the Chinese symbols of each of the twenty-eight senshi and their meanings. These meanings have a strong connection to the senshi's characters.

THE GENBU SENSHI

Symbol	--Senshi--	------Meaning------
	Hatsui	piece
	Hikitsu	diver
	Inami	cow
	Namame	barrier
	Tomite	void (emptiness)
	Umiyame	harm
	Uruki	woman

THE SUZAKU SENSHI

Symbol	--Senshi--	------Meaning------
	Chichiri	bowl
	Chiriko	outspread net
	Hotohori	star
	Mitsukake	chariot with crossed planks
	Nuriko	willow
	Tamahome	ogre
	Tasuki	wings

THE SEIRYUU SENSHI

Symbol	--Senshi--	------Meaning------
	Amiboshi	high spirits
	Ashitare	tail
	Miboshi	basket
	Nakago	heart
	Soi	chest
	Suboshi	angle
	Tomo	root

THE BYAKKO SENSHI

Symbol	--Senshi--	------Meaning------
	Amerufi	net
	Ekie	stomach
	Kagasuki	investigator
	Subaru	united
	Tatara	hill
	Tokaki	walk
	Toroki	turtle's nose