Fine Japanese Calligraphy

The Art of Master Japanese Calligrapher Eri Takase

Dragon

(tatsu)

The Japanese word tatsu means "dragon" referring to the mythological creature. This kanji is not used in the Japanese Zodiac, so if you are looking for "Year of the Dragon" for a design then consider using Year of the Dragon (tatsudoshi).

Verify: 竜 in the Japanese-English Dictionary

Dragon (竜) in Block style Japanese calligraphy by Eri Takase
Dragon tatsu Block Vertical VB1C
Dragon (竜) in Cursive style Japanese calligraphy by Eri Takase
Dragon tatsu Cursive Vertical VC1B
Dragon (竜) in Semi-Cursive style Japanese calligraphy by Eri Takase
Dragon tatsu Semi-Cursive Vertical VS1C
Dragon (竜) in Semi-Cursive style Japanese calligraphy by Eri Takase
Dragon tatsu Semi-Cursive Vertical VS1D