I understand that they look cool and all, but do they have some sort of significance or meaning? It seems like every second tattoo I see is of a Koi or a Japanese Dragon...
2007-03-28 08:30:34 · 4 answers · asked by Chris R 1 in Beauty & Style ➔ Skin & Body ➔ Tattoos
According to Japanese legend if a koi succeeded in climbing the falls at a point called Dragon Gate on the Yellow River it would be transformed into a dragon. Based on that legend, it became a symbol of worldly aspiration and advancement. More generally, the Japanese associate koi with perserverance in adversity and strength of purpose. Because of its strength and determination to overcome obstacles, it stands for courage and the ability to attain high goals.
The Koi Fish is symbolic in the Buddhist Religion, representing courage. Humans 'swim' through the 'ocean of suffering' without fear, just like a fish swims through water.
The Koi is symbolic with family. On Childrens Day Koi flags are raised, Black Koi the father, Orange/Red mother, Blue/White for a boy, red/pink for a girl.
"There is another word to describe "love" which is "koi". The kanji character for "kokoro (heart)" is included as part of both kanji characters. Both "ai" and "koi" are probably translated as "love" in English. However, they have slightly different nuance: "Koi" is a love for the opposite sex, or a longing feeling for a specific person. It can be described as "romantic love" or "passionate love". While "ai" has the same meaning as "koi," it also has a definition of a general feeling of love. "Koi" can be selfish, but "ai" is a real love. Here are some lines that explain them well: Koi is always wanting. Ai is always giving."
A koi tattoo is supposed to represent different things it just depends on the color and the amount of them and the direction they are swimming in the stream. 5 golden koi is supposed to represent eternal wealth and well being.
The japanese dragon, called Oni, stands as a symbol of luck. The japanese dragon has its roots in the chinese mythology. He was said to live in the skies and had the ability to bring out the rain which was of big importance for the rice cultivation.
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Why are Japanese Dragons and Koi Fish such popular tattoos?
I understand that they look cool and all, but do they have some sort of significance or meaning? It seems like every second tattoo I see is of a Koi or a Japanese Dragon...
2015-08-18 03:44:44 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-01-27 06:27:25 · answer #5 · answered by Lily 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well for me, i'm a bonsai tree lover. i grow lots of em, so when i see a koi fish or a japanese dragon i think of good feng shui. good feng shui is good health, happiness, prosperous, wealth, good love life, peace of mind and of course BALANCE in life. so for some people it means these things... others are just like "hey look at that fish... it's pretty sweet"
2007-03-28 08:42:00 · answer #6 · answered by ? 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-07-18 04:30:36 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There's also a lot of multiple entendres in a lot of the art; even better than the usual "picture is worth a thousand words". Why not make it 2-3 thou?
2007-03-28 12:09:12 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋