Which type are you?

木 / Wood — The Wood family

The energy of growth and expansion. Wood types carry drive and flexibility together.

• The Verdant Gale青嵐・あおあらしClearing the air, moving forward like a fresh gale
• The Tender Fern早蕨・さわらびTender resilience, budding in spring warmth
• The Deep Grove夏木立・なつこだちSteady depth, like a green summer grove
• The Clear Ice薄氷・うすらいA clear, quiet sensitivity

火 / Fire — The Fire family

Passion and radiance. Fire types bring warmth and light to those around them.

• The Crimson Dawn茜さす・あかねさすDyeing the sky crimson, radiant with life
• The Watchfire篝火・かがりびA quiet flame in the night, watching over those dear
• The Afterglow夕映・ゆうばえA golden grace that deepens with time
• The Moonlit Flame月夜火・つくよびA blue flame in the moonlight, gazing at what is true

土 / Earth — The Earth family

Nourishment and acceptance. Earth types bring stability and abundance.

• The Golden Field黄金野・こがねのA golden field of plenty, steady and embracing
• The Spring Haze春霞・はるがすみLike haze over a spring field, bringing calm
• The Bountiful Field豊穣・ほうじょうMoss of a long-aged forest, an eternal stillness
• The Winter Field蔵野・くらのHolding gold within, awaiting spring — a mature beauty

金 / Metal — The Metal family

Clarity and resolve. Metal types carry a crisp aesthetic and the strength to let go.

• The Clearing Wind野分・のわきClearing the way like an autumn wind, upright and true
• The Morning Mist朝霧・あさぎりDrifting between light and shadow, dyed by no one
• The Autumn Frost秋霜・しゅうそうClear as descending frost, a noble aesthetic
• The White Silk白妙・しろたえThe clear glow of pure white, catching small daily wonders

水 / Water — The Water family

Depth and stillness. Water types hold a quiet strength and insight.

• The Sea Road潮路・しおじA deep-blue sea route of tides, unyielding vitality
• The Wellspring若水・わかみずAn ever-fresh rising spring, a heart that knows no stain
• The Channel Marker澪標・みおつくしMarking the route with devotion, deep and giving
• The Moon on Water月影・つきかげMoonlight cherishing the night's stillness, quietly perceptive

And the Balanced (Chuyo)

A supple harmony that leans to no single element — the settled state that Kampo ultimately looks toward.

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