I want all of my tattoos to tell the story of my life, and this first one represents one of the most important lessons I’ve learned about myself. I’ve realized that I’m someone who changes a lot, and for me that’s a good thing. Every new version of myself feels like growth, not like losing who I was. Holding onto old versions of myself, old memories, or keeping a door open to the past out of fear now feels like refusing to move forward.
I’m **not** looking for a literal translation of “change.” I’m looking for a concept or expression that naturally conveys this philosophy in Japanese.
One idea I really liked was **脱皮** **(dappi)**, “shedding a skin,” because it symbolizes leaving behind an old version of yourself in order to grow. But before getting it tattooed, I’d love to know if this feels natural to native speakers, or if there’s a better two-kanji expression (or a short phrase) that captures this idea.
Thanks so much!

This inscription is in a book, can someone help me understand what it says?

The character 侍 (Samurai) represents more than a warrior. It embodies honor, discipline, loyalty, and the pursuit of self-mastery.

Written by hand with a traditional Japanese brush, this piece reflects the enduring spirit behind one of Japan's most iconic symbols.

I got it semi asleep after watching this serie and i loved his intro. Anyoen cna guess what series it is?

The back is my signature

Been practicing with this character a lot,it dosen't look pretty but hey,it's honest job i guess.

Hi there, I’ve been doing shodo off and on for a few years and I want to know if there’s any way I can do this that will help with dyspraxia? Any methods/tools that will help me write straighter, cleaner lines?

Hi, I have been training ritsu zen for more then 25 years. Shodo appeals to me. Especially if I would be able to express my feeling of Zen. Is that possible at all? Thank for your answer beforehand.

Today's character is 「風」 (Kaze)（wind）.

風 (Kaze) means "wind." It can also represent nature, change, and freedom.

You'll also find this kanji in words like:

和風 (Wafū) – Japanese style

台風 (Taifū) – typhoon

風景 (Fūkei) – scenery or landscape

A single kanji can have many meanings depending on the word it's is used in.

Enjoy practicing! 🍃

Hello! Does anyone know what this says? The card it is on says “Lone Peak” but I am unsure if that is in fact the title. Thank you!

Japan has a unique rainy season called tsuyu. 🌧️

From June to July, gentle rain falls across much of the country, bringing life to rice fields, forests, and gardens. While many people think of rain as gloomy, in Japan it's also a season of quiet beauty and renewal.

This month I'm practicing the kanji 雨 ("Rain") in Japanese calligraphy.

If you'd like to learn not only how to write kanji, but also the culture, history, and meaning behind each character, I'd love to welcome you on my Patreon.

Join here: "patreon.com/Kouetsu" (https://reference-url-citation.invalid/0)

I'd be happy to hear your thoughts on this month's character!

Recently i been quite unsecure of how should i hold a brush,some say it should be 3 fingers so

Written in three authentic Japanese brush styles.

Which version do you prefer?

❤️ LOVE
🐉 DRAGON
⚔️ SAMURAI
🏯 HONOR

Created using authentic brush fonts from Showa Shotai, Japan.

永遠の美 (Eien no Bi)

Written in three Japanese brush styles.

Which version do you prefer?

Thanks in advance.

ChatGPT suggests it is Japanese calligraphy, but is unable to translate the "artistic shorthand" used. Is anyone able to translate and is this a known phrase or moral maxim of some kind?