Eiji Happo (永字八法 or えいじ はっぽう) is a set of techniques in Japanese Calligraphy (adapted from the Eight Principles of Yong in Chinese Calligraphy) shown by the eight strokes that form the kanji for eternal, or Ei (永). By this notion, these eight strokes (or techniques) are thought of as the basis for writing all kanji characters:
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- 側 / Soku (side)
- 勒 / Roku (bridle)
- 努 / Do (strive)
- 趯 / Teki (leap)
- 策 / Saku (whip)
- 掠 / Ryaku (skim)
- 啄 / Taku (peck)
- 磔 / Taku (split)
Further Reading:
https://www.japanesewiki.com/culture/Eiji%20Happo%20(the%20eight%20basic%20techniques).html
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eight_Principles_of_Yong
Eight Principles of Yong: Why Beginners Start Here and What Else You Need
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