Fine Japanese Calligraphy

The Art of Master Japanese Calligrapher Eri Takase

Courage

勇気 (yuuki)

The Japanese word 勇気 meaning "Courage" also translates as "bravery; valor; boldness" and is composed of the kanji (read yuu) meaning "courage; bravery" and (read ki) meaning "spirit; mind".

Notice that there are two ways to write the kanji ki. The older form is 氣 and the new form is 気.

Verify: 勇気 in the Japanese-English Dictionary

Courage (勇気) in Block style Japanese calligraphy by Eri Takase
Courage 勇気 yuuki Block Vertical VB2C
Courage (勇気) in Block style Japanese calligraphy by Eri Takase
Courage 勇気 yuuki Block Vertical VB2D
Courage (勇気) in Cursive style Japanese calligraphy by Eri Takase
Courage 勇気 yuuki Cursive Vertical VC2B
Courage (勇気) in Cursive style Japanese calligraphy by Eri Takase
Courage 勇気 yuuki Cursive Vertical VC2C
Courage (勇気) in Semi-Cursive style Japanese calligraphy by Eri Takase
Courage 勇気 yuuki Semi-Cursive Vertical VS3C
Courage (勇気) in Semi-Cursive style Japanese calligraphy by Eri Takase
Courage 勇気 yuuki Semi-Cursive Vertical VS3D
Courage (勇気) in Block style Japanese calligraphy by Eri Takase
Courage 勇気 yuuki Block Horizontal HB2A
Courage (勇気) in Cursive style Japanese calligraphy by Eri Takase
Courage 勇気 yuuki Cursive Horizontal HC2A
Courage (勇気) in Cursive style Japanese calligraphy by Eri Takase
Courage 勇気 yuuki Cursive Horizontal HC2B
Courage (勇気) in Semi-Cursive style Japanese calligraphy by Eri Takase
Courage 勇気 yuuki Semi-Cursive Horizontal HS1A
Courage (勇気) in Semi-Cursive style Japanese calligraphy by Eri Takase
Courage 勇気 yuuki Semi-Cursive Horizontal HS2A