The Japanese word ryū means "dragon, dragons" referring to the mythological creature. This kanji is not used in the Japanese Zodiac, so if you are looking for "Year of the Dragon" then consider using Year of the Dragon (tatsudoshi).
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.
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Your PDF is available for download the moment your order completes, and a copy is attached to your emailed receipt.