Fine Japanese Calligraphy

The Art of Master Japanese Calligrapher Eri Takase

Plum Blossom

(ume)

The Japanese word ume refers to the blossom as well as to the fruit and the tree. Plum blossoms are beautiful, fragrant flowers and, because they are one of the first to bloom, are considered a harbinger of spring and are often referenced in Japanese poetry.

Verify: 梅 in the Japanese-English Dictionary

Plum Blossom (梅) in Block style Japanese calligraphy by Eri Takase
Plum Blossom ume Block Vertical VB1C
Plum Blossom (梅) in Cursive style Japanese calligraphy by Eri Takase
Plum Blossom ume Cursive Vertical VC1B
Plum Blossom (梅) in Design style Japanese calligraphy by Eri Takase
Plum Blossom ume Design Vertical VD1B
Plum Blossom (梅) in Design style Japanese calligraphy by Eri Takase
Plum Blossom ume Design Vertical VD1C
Plum Blossom (梅) in Semi-Cursive style Japanese calligraphy by Eri Takase
Plum Blossom ume Semi-Cursive Vertical VS1C
Plum Blossom (梅) in Semi-Cursive style Japanese calligraphy by Eri Takase
Plum Blossom ume Semi-Cursive Vertical VS1D