Japanese tattoos are unique in the context that each and every tattoo in this culture has a meaning to depict, which makes these as popular outside the country as they are within it. The images and symbols reflect a particular meaning in this art form. The most important thing for the tattoo bearer is to make an in depth study of the meaning of tattoo design before actually having it etched, as he is going to invest a lot of money and time on it and the tattoo is probably going to be a part of him forever. The design elements included in Japanese tattoo art are termed as motifs, each one having its own meaning, which can be immediately associated with it as a person looks at it.
The Dragon or Ryu
Many people in western consider dragons as evil bests while Japanese think that it’s one of the best protectors of men. People working in miles often had this tattoo on their bodies since they believed that it could protect and save their lives during that dangerous work they did. So, in Japanese tattoo art dragons represent protection, power and strength.
The Koi Fish
This special fish breed of carp that comes from China is one of the most popular tattoo designs in the world. There are legends linked to the Koi fish where it is told that it could swim upstream in the Yellow River and only some of them had the power to pass Dragon’s gate. It was the most difficult crossing passing through the fish could turn into dragon as a reward.
The Cherry Blossom
A very pretty and tender flower that is one of the best symbols of Japan. If you have ever visited Japan perhaps you have seen many beautiful Cherry Blossom trees there. They are often used as tattoo designs representing strength and the ability to overcome difficulties. Since it has the power to bloom even in the harshest situations Japanese people appreciate it and tell many legends about it’s strength. It lives in full bloom only two days representing the real life: though people meet a lot of problems in their lives they should have the ability to overcome all of them. This tattoo design represents beauty, life and strength and the desire to live every second of our lives in a best way. This tattoo looks really beautiful especially done on ribs or backs of women. It looks more wonderful in large sizes.
Lotus Flower
Any Asian would easily connect to this flower for Lotus has been one of the most loved and artistically respected flowers. In Japanese culture Lotus shows knowledge, pride, beauty and respect. It symbolizes life and the circle of if going from the muddy water to the gorgeous blossom. Many a times flower is seen together with water in the tattoo like a stormy sea image of with a fish. This shows how Lotus stabilizes and interfaces with different culture in Japan.
Water Waves
Japanese waterwaves are very popular as the element water in itself is a deeply metaphorical one. The ebbing and changing water shows life has to be adaptable. The stormy wave shows the strength and the calmness shows beauty and patience. Water is again popular for many other elements of the Japanese culture and the meanings can be many. Like the Koi or lotus or Oni or dragons. They all complement each other giving the tattoo a very deep and diverse meaning.
The Dragon or Ryu
Many people in western consider dragons as evil bests while Japanese think that it’s one of the best protectors of men. People working in miles often had this tattoo on their bodies since they believed that it could protect and save their lives during that dangerous work they did. So, in Japanese tattoo art dragons represent protection, power and strength.
The Koi Fish
This special fish breed of carp that comes from China is one of the most popular tattoo designs in the world. There are legends linked to the Koi fish where it is told that it could swim upstream in the Yellow River and only some of them had the power to pass Dragon’s gate. It was the most difficult crossing passing through the fish could turn into dragon as a reward.
The Cherry Blossom
A very pretty and tender flower that is one of the best symbols of Japan. If you have ever visited Japan perhaps you have seen many beautiful Cherry Blossom trees there. They are often used as tattoo designs representing strength and the ability to overcome difficulties. Since it has the power to bloom even in the harshest situations Japanese people appreciate it and tell many legends about it’s strength. It lives in full bloom only two days representing the real life: though people meet a lot of problems in their lives they should have the ability to overcome all of them. This tattoo design represents beauty, life and strength and the desire to live every second of our lives in a best way. This tattoo looks really beautiful especially done on ribs or backs of women. It looks more wonderful in large sizes.
Lotus Flower
Any Asian would easily connect to this flower for Lotus has been one of the most loved and artistically respected flowers. In Japanese culture Lotus shows knowledge, pride, beauty and respect. It symbolizes life and the circle of if going from the muddy water to the gorgeous blossom. Many a times flower is seen together with water in the tattoo like a stormy sea image of with a fish. This shows how Lotus stabilizes and interfaces with different culture in Japan.
Water Waves
Japanese waterwaves are very popular as the element water in itself is a deeply metaphorical one. The ebbing and changing water shows life has to be adaptable. The stormy wave shows the strength and the calmness shows beauty and patience. Water is again popular for many other elements of the Japanese culture and the meanings can be many. Like the Koi or lotus or Oni or dragons. They all complement each other giving the tattoo a very deep and diverse meaning.
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