Kanji for Courage Japanese Calligraphy マグネット

This single kanji character is pronounced 'yu' and represents courage. It's one of the eight principles of Bushido, the way of the warrior, the code of moral principles that samurai lived by. We offer this design as well as the other seven principles, each on its own, on various products. Brush artist Hiro created this work at his studio in Kyoto by hand. Then we scanned it for use here. The black kanji character contrasts well with a white base, and the likeness of Hiro's red name stamp in the lower left corner adds a dash of color that brings this design to life.