Remaining Mind in Japanese Calligraphy

残心 (zanshin)

The Japanese word 残心 is a Martial Arts term (particularly Kyudo (Japanese Archery) ) commonly translated as "remaining mind; follow-through" and refers to a relaxed but alert state. It is composed of the kanji 残 (read zan) meaning "remaining" and 心 (read shin) "heart; mind; spirit".

Verify: 残心 in the Japanese-English Dictionary

残心 is a beautiful work and a perfect gift for the Martial Artist and, in particular, for the Japanese Archery practitioner.

Remaining Mind (残心) in Block style Japanese calligraphy by Eri Takase

Remaining Mind 残心 zanshin Block Vertical VB2C

Remaining Mind (残心) in Cursive style Japanese calligraphy by Eri Takase

Remaining Mind 残心 zanshin Cursive Vertical VC2B

Remaining Mind (残心) in Design style Japanese calligraphy by Eri Takase

Remaining Mind 残心 zanshin Design Vertical VD3B

Remaining Mind (残心) in Semi-Cursive style Japanese calligraphy by Eri Takase

Remaining Mind 残心 zanshin Semi-Cursive Vertical VS2C

Remaining Mind 残心 zanshin Semi-Cursive Vertical VS3C

Remaining Mind 残心 zanshin Block Horizontal HB2A

Remaining Mind 残心 zanshin Cursive Horizontal HC3A

Remaining Mind 残心 zanshin Semi-Cursive Horizontal HS3A

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