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The circle in the middle of the flag represents the sun. Japan's name translates to "The land of the rising sun." The white represents honesty and purity and the red disc is a sun symbol meaning brightness, sincerity and warmth. (World Flags)

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the white part stands for purity and honesty

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Mourning, purity, death

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