The kanji 虎 represents a "tiger". It symbolizes strength, courage, ferocity, and royalty. The tiger is often associated with power and protection.

・On-yomi (音読み): コ (ko) ・Kun-yomi (訓読み): とら (tora)

⚫︎ 虎（とら） Translation: Tiger ⚫︎ 虎穴（こけつ）に入らずんば虎子（こし）を得ず Translation: Nothing ventured, nothing gained. (Literally: Unless you enter the tiger's den, you won't get the tiger cub.) ⚫︎ 虎視眈々（こしたんたん） Translation: To have one's eyes fixed on something; to be on the lookout for an opportunity.

The kanji 虎 is a pictograph. It depicts the image of a tiger, emphasizing its stripes and powerful form. Over time, the depiction has become more stylized, but the original intent to represent the animal remains clear.