The Japanese word niwatori translates as "chicken" and is a single kanji word. This refers specifically to the bird (and its meat) and does not carry the connotation of "scared" as the English word does. With the right context this same kanji is read tori and can refer to the "Year of the Rooster". However, if you are looking for "Year of the Rooster" as a stand-alone design and want no possible ambiguity then consider ordering Year of the Rooster (toridoshi).
Each design is Master Japanese Calligrapher Eri Takase's hand-brushed calligraphy of the word or phrase on this page, delivered as a PDF you can print. Every PDF includes the line art, so a tattoo artist or a craftsperson can work from the outline as well as the brushed image.
Delivery
Your PDF is available for download the moment your order completes, and a copy is attached to your emailed receipt.