蛇 hebi Snake

The Japanese word hebi translates as "snake" and is a single kanji word. With the right context hebi can refer to the "Year of the Snake". However, if you are looking for "Year of the Snake" as a stand-alone design and want no possible ambiguity then consider using Year of the Snake (hebidoshi).

Snake (蛇) in Block style Japanese calligraphy by Eri Takase

Snake 蛇 hebi Vertical Block VB1C

Snake 蛇 hebi Vertical Block VB1D

Snake (蛇) in Cursive style Japanese calligraphy by Eri Takase

Snake 蛇 hebi Vertical Cursive VC1B

Snake 蛇 hebi Vertical Cursive VC2B

Snake (蛇) in Jiun style Japanese calligraphy by Eri Takase

Snake 蛇 hebi Vertical Jiun VD2B

Snake (蛇) in Semi-Cursive style Japanese calligraphy by Eri Takase

Snake 蛇 hebi Vertical Semi-Cursive VS1C

Snake 蛇 hebi Vertical Semi-Cursive VS1D

Snake 蛇 hebi Vertical Semi-Cursive VS2C

About the Designs

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.

Licensing

Your purchase includes a personal-use license: use the design as a tattoo reference, frame it, engrave it, print it for yourself, or make it into a gift. For more information see Licensing, which also covers commercial-use options that may be purchased separately.

Delivery

Your PDF is available for download the moment your order completes, and a copy is attached to your emailed receipt.

If you need your design again later, ask us for it and we will send it.