狸 tanuki Raccoon Dog

The Japanese word tanuki translates as "raccoon dog" and is a single kanji word. The Tanuki of Japan is covered with legend and is said to be a mischievous creature. Sly and crafty people are called "tanuki". This idea inspired the design VD2A where I added small, evil horns.

For more information see the Wikipedia article Tanuki.

Raccoon Dog (狸) in Block style Japanese calligraphy by Eri Takase

Raccoon Dog 狸 tanuki Vertical Block VB1C

Raccoon Dog (狸) in Cursive style Japanese calligraphy by Eri Takase

Raccoon Dog 狸 tanuki Vertical Cursive VC2B

Raccoon Dog (狸) in Jiun style Japanese calligraphy by Eri Takase

Raccoon Dog 狸 tanuki Vertical Jiun VD1B

Raccoon Dog 狸 tanuki Vertical Jiun VD1C

Raccoon Dog (狸) in Semi-Cursive style Japanese calligraphy by Eri Takase

Raccoon Dog 狸 tanuki Vertical Semi-Cursive VS1C

Raccoon Dog 狸 tanuki Vertical Semi-Cursive VS1D

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