How Kanji was formed
onna 
woman and women
This kanji was shaped after a woman sitting down with her legs crossed.
otoko 
Man and men
The upper part of the letter is a kanji means rice field and the bottom is power. This kanji means a man with a power.
sora 
Sky
This kanji is a copy of a shape of a hole.
tsuchi 
Soil
This kanji was shaped after a sprout breaking through soil.
By Kevin H.
May, 2000