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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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. The line art prints sharp at any size. The brushed image is sized to print at the dimensions shown on the PDF, so for a larger piece, work from the line art.

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