Fine Japanese Calligraphy

The Art of Master Japanese Calligrapher Eri Takase

Dragon

(tatsu)

The Japanese word tatsu means "dragon" referring to the mythological creature. This kanji is not used in the Japanese Zodiac, so if you are looking for "Year of the Dragon" for a design then consider using Year of the Dragon (tatsudoshi).
竜 — Block
Dragon Block Vertical
竜 — Cursive
Dragon Cursive Vertical
竜 — Semi-Cursive
Dragon Semi-Cursive Vertical
竜 — Semi-Cursive
Dragon Semi-Cursive Vertical

(ryuu)

The Japanese word ryuu means "dragon, dragons" referring to the mythological creature. This kanji is not used in the Japanese Zodiac, so if you are looking for "Year of the Dragon" then consider using Year of the Dragon (tatsudoshi).
龍 — Block
Dragon Block Vertical
龍 — Block
Dragon Block Vertical
龍 — Block
Dragon Block Vertical
龍 — Cursive
Dragon Cursive Vertical
龍 — Cursive
Dragon Cursive Vertical
龍 — Design
Dragon Design Vertical
龍 — Design
Dragon Design Vertical
龍 — Design
Dragon Design Vertical
龍 — Design
Dragon Design Vertical
龍 — Clerical
Dragon Clerical Vertical
龍 — Semi-Cursive
Dragon Semi-Cursive Vertical
龍 — Semi-Cursive
Dragon Semi-Cursive Vertical
龍 — Semi-Cursive
Dragon Semi-Cursive Vertical
龍 — Semi-Cursive
Dragon Semi-Cursive Vertical