Fine Japanese Calligraphy

The Art of Master Japanese Calligrapher Eri Takase

Karate - Empty Hand

空手 (karate)

There are two common ways to write "空手". This version literally translates to "Empty Hand" and is composed of the kanji (read kara) meaning "empty" and (read te) meaning "hand". "空手" can also be written 唐手 Karate - China Hand (karate) meaning "China Hand".
空手 — Block
Karate - Empty Hand Block Horizontal
空手 — Cursive
Karate - Empty Hand Cursive Horizontal
空手 — Semi-Cursive
Karate - Empty Hand Semi-Cursive Horizontal
空手 — Block
Karate - Empty Hand Block Vertical
空手 — Cursive
Karate - Empty Hand Cursive Vertical
空手 — Design
Karate - Empty Hand Design Vertical
空手 — Semi-Cursive
Karate - Empty Hand Semi-Cursive Vertical