Fine Japanese Calligraphy

The Art of Master Japanese Calligrapher Eri Takase

Instinct

本能 (honnou)

The Japanese word 本能 meaning "Instinct" is composed of the kanji (read hon) meaning "true; basic; main; real" and (read nou) meaning "ability; talent; skill".
本能 — Block
Instinct Block Horizontal
本能 — Cursive
Instinct Cursive Horizontal
本能 — Semi-Cursive
Instinct Semi-Cursive Horizontal
本能 — Block
Instinct Block Vertical
本能 — Cursive
Instinct Cursive Vertical
本能 — Semi-Cursive
Instinct Semi-Cursive Vertical
本能 — Seal
Instinct Seal Vertical