Chikara (X1 p. 60)
1. The moving of muscles in live animals. 2. Force as in
Physics. 3. Grace, favor, benefit. 4. Effect. 5. Involuntary
action. 6. Physical energy that can affect other objects or
person. 7. Supernatural or extraordinary abilities.
- Chikara users include: Kamui, Fuuma, Subaru,
Seiichiro (wind), Karen (fire) and Shogo (water, only in
movie). (See also Ki)
Dragon of Heaven (X4 pp.100-105, X7 pp.162-163, X9
pp.38-41,150-151, X10 pp.149-151)
- the makers of kekkai and the protectors of the
world.
Dragon of Earth (X4 pp.100-105, X7 pp.162-163, X9 pp.38-41,
X10 pp.149-151)
- the breaker of the kekkai and thus the destructors
of the world.
Futagobashi (X3 pp.21-31, X7 p.88,123,140-143, X8 p.30,
X9 p.153, X10 pp.113-117)
1. Twin Stars. Two stars that revolve about the same centre.
Binary Stars. 2. Gemini. 3. Twins.
- The twin star of Kamui works as the substitute to replace
the empty place NOT taken by Kamui Shirou. Fuuma is Kamui's
Twin Star. As a result, Fuuma becomes the Dragon of Earth
once Kamui has decided to be a Dragon of Heaven.
Gobousei (X2 p.176, X7 p.12,148-151, X8 p.22-23 X10
p.20)
1. Five-pointed Star. 2. Pentacle as in Tarot. Magic symbol.
- not only is it related to Subaru, Seishirou and Nataku, the
pentacle is also how the CLAMP Campus constructed. It is
itself a seal that gives protection.
- the inverted pentacle is Seishiro's symbol. It symbolizes
the devil in Christianity.
- Subaru uses the pentacle as his kekkai.
In (X2 p.69)
1. Seal. 2. Symbol used as identification. Stamp. 3.
Printing. 4. Seal used by occultists; either to mark or
prohibit something/someone or to make a vow (with powers of
spirits).
- The Dragon
of Heaven are also known as
the Seven Seals because they can make kekkai.
Isejinguu (X5 p.135)
- The shrine of Shinto in Mieken. A famous shrine since the
time of Edo. Arashi belongs to this shrine and is its anzoumiko.
Inuki (X6 pp.174-182, X13 pp.28-32)
- a dog spirit. Invisible to normal people, the inuki
guard and protect each member of the Mitsuminejinjya. Yuzuriha's inuki can change itself
into a sword.
Kagenie (X4 pp.25-28, X10 pp.137-145)
- Sacrificial shadow. Kamui's mother and aunt are from the
Magami family, whose responsibility is to act as a substitue
for another important person and suffer any accident or
misfortune that person encounters. Kamui's mother Tohru died
in burning flame because she is the kagenie of
Earth, which is suffering the Greenhouse Effect.
Kamui (X4 p.115, X13 p.43)
See definition at the top
- The dual meaning of the name also describes Kamui
having two possible future. He could either choose to become
a Dragon of
Heaven or a Dragon of Earth. (See also Unmei)
Kekkai (X1 p.188, X4 pp.109-112, X8 p.85, X13 p.36)
See definition at the top
- only the Dragons of Heaven can form kekkai.
Each of them uses a different shape: Sorata's kekkai
is a cube; Subaru uses the five-pointed star (see Gobousei); Karen's is a cross; Yuzuriha forms a
circular cone; Arashi's is a (trapeziodal) pyramid.
- a kekkai is set up to protect the things inside so
that when the dragons use their supernatural powers, nothing
would be damaged. A kekkai disappears when the maker
has decided to remove it, or when the maker dies or badly
injured. When a kekkai disappears due to death of a
Dragon of Heaven, everything inside the kekkai will
be destroyed as in an earthquake.
- there are many kekkai in the world set up by the
ancestors, and Tokyo is the key of all these kekkai.
Therefore, if Tokyo were to be destroyed, the world would end
with it.
Ki
1. Air. 2. Weather. 3. Gas. 4. Breath. 5. Atmosphere. 6.
State of being alive. 7. Mood. 8. Psychic or spiritual
energy.
- Seishirou, Sorata and Kusanagi often uses ki to
attack. (See also Chikara)
Kouyasan (X2 pp.116-117)
- located in the Keii Mountains in Wakayamaken, also the
mount of Shingotoshuu where the Buddhist temple Kinkomineji
is situated. It was where Sorata came from. The master
Hoshimi used Shukuyoudo (a kind of stargazing related to
Buddhism) and know that Kamui had returned to Tokyo.
Mitsuminejinjya (X5 p.17)
- a shrine whoes memebers are protected by inuki. Yuzuriha belongs to this religious body.
Nataku (X6 pp.64-68)
- the deity in Chinese mythology who doesn't have a soul.
(Actually, Nataku is a mighty prince in Buddhism with three
faces and eight arms.) Nataku becomes an artificial lifeform
in X. The three flower petals on his forehead form the symbol
of a lotus, and he can manipulate his shawl to form a
pentacle (see Gobousei).
Onmyouji (X5 p.58)
- one that performs onmyoujyutsu (the magic of
Yin-Yang). Such is an art of making use of the Five Elements
thought by the ancient Chinese to be of great importance:
Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal and Water. However, onmyouji
in CLAMP's stories are associated with spirits. The Sumeragi clan are onmyouji who helps
removing unclean spirits, whereas the Sakurazuka clan uses onmyoujyutsu to kill
people.
Sakurazuka (X5 p.12,58)
- the infamous clan of onmyouji that perform killings by using psychi and
magic powers. Though often known as "Sakurazukamura,"
the job is actually done by the sole heir of the clan,
Seishirou. The clan would mark their target with an invisible
five-pointed star (see Gobousei) before they carry out their mission.
Shinken (X6 p.69)
See definition at the top
- a sword that is born carnally by the womb of a woman. There
are now two Shinken, one is born by Fuuma's mother
Saya, and the other one by Kamui's aunt Tokigo. It is
therefore made of biological materials that also make up the
body of a human being. Both Kamui (Kamui
and Fuuma) has his own sword. (see Togakushijinjya)
Shikishin (X1 p.26, X3 p.101, X6 p.21)
- a magic performed by an onmyouji that can turn magical papers into living
figures
Sumeragiichimon (X8 p.63)
- the foremost onmyouji family in Japan. Subaru being its
successor of the 13th generation. The Sumeragiichimon
performs only good magic and have been identified as the
opponent of the Sakurazukamuara.
Togakushijinjya (X2 pp.124-127, X6 pp.157-170)
- the "Shrine of the Hidden Sword" guarded by the
Monou family. Both shinken were born there.
Toushiroyakkyou
- the secret scientific laboratory where Nataku is embodied. The president of the company
has much hope in Nataku because Nataku is made from the DNA
similar to his granddaughter. The logo of this company does
remind me of Startrek. ^_^
Unmei (X4 p.125-133, X p.34, X9 pp.36-37, X10
p.123)
1. The action of human beings believed to be controled by
some supernatural power. Fate. 2. Foreordained future.
- For Kamui, he has two future for him to choose from.
And even he has already chosen to be a Dragon of Heaven,
Kotori still says the future hasn't been decided.
Yakusoku (X7 p.68)
1. Things that must happen in the future. A promise. 2. Law.
Things that have been decided. 3. Fate.
Destiny.
- the Dragons of Earth see the End of the World as an
appointed time when their wishes and desires could be
fulfilled, while the Dragons of Heaven work hard to protect
the earth from destruction. Yakusoku can be thought
of as something related to the time in the future and the
will to live on.
Yumemi (X1 p.136, X7 p.132,138)
See definition at the top
- both Hinoto and Kakyou are Yumemi. Kanoe is not a true Yumemi,
but since she is Hinoto's twin sister, she can spy upon
Hinoto's dreams. Kotori was later known to be born a Yumemi,
but she hadn't realized this talent until she died. (See
also Yumewatari)
Yumewatari (X7 p.64)
- getting into another person's dream from one's dream. This
is different from yumemi, which allows one to see the future. Kanoe
practices yumewatari to see her sister Hinoto's
dreams. Yumemi has the power to practice yumewatari.
Examples are Hinoto showing the future to Kamui, and Kakyou
saving Kotori from her nightmare.
Kouya (X1 to X2)
Nanayou (X3 to X6)
Shinken (X7 to X8)
Kamui (X9)
Yumemi (X10)
Kekkai (X11 to current)
Anzoumiko (X5 p.135)
Beast (X2 p.84, X7 pp.177-182)