Essay 1172 on 驚 (surprise) Is Coming Next

Here's what you can expect in coming weeks on Joy o' Kanji:

January 17:

Essay 1172 on 驚 (surprise; to startle; astonish; frighten; wonder; amaze)

January 24:

Essay 1133 on 騎 (riding on horseback; equestrian; counter for equestrians)

See a theme here?! (Hint: We're about the enter the Year of the Horse!)