Courage in Japanese Calligraphy — 11 Hand-Brushed Designs

勇気 (yuuki)

The Japanese word 勇気 meaning "Courage" also translates as "bravery; valor; boldness" and is composed of the kanji 勇 (read yuu) meaning "courage; bravery" and 気 (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 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 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 yuuki Semi-Cursive Vertical VS3D

Courage 勇気 yuuki Block Horizontal HB2A

Courage 勇気 yuuki Cursive Horizontal HC2A

Courage 勇気 yuuki Cursive Horizontal HC2B

Courage 勇気 yuuki Semi-Cursive Horizontal HS1A

Courage 勇気 yuuki Semi-Cursive Horizontal HS2A