At the end of every year, the Kanji Proficiency Society presents a character (identified via nation-wide ballot) that best encapsulates the past 12 months. It is presented at Kiyomizudera on Kanji day (12/12). This year, it's 「災」, "disaster" or "calamity." https://t.co/xJcoG1RUyb

— Dr. Paula R. Curtis (@paularcurtis) December 12, 2018