Kanji Tattoos
Kanji tattoos are words that are written in Japanese or Chinese. These tattoos are made of ideographic characters which basically means that each part of the design represents an entire object, idea or symbol. This makes kanji tattoos ideal for those who are looking to get an Asian style tattoo with a specific meaning because the characters can be strung together to mean just about anything. I do have a word of caution for anyone thinking about getting a kanji tattoo design, however.
Anyone who doesn’t speak Japanese or Chinese should be extremely careful in getting one of these tattoos. Many a person has been embarrassed by a kanji tattoo that was supposed to mean one thing but really meant another. To prevent this from happening, you should find a tattoo artist who is fluent in the language desired. If you do pay attention to the artist and the intended meaning of the kanji tattoo then you can end up with a design that is both meaningful and beautiful at the same time. Kanji tattoo designs are also very quickly inked and depending on the size can usually be done within an hour. Of course, the more elements that are added, the longer it will take to have done. |
Kanji Symbols Tattoos
Kanji symbol designs use Asian characters that are used in the Japanese writing system and combines them with additional elements such as the Latin alphabet, hiragana and Indo Arabic numerals. Kanji means “Chinese Characters” and is the same term used by the Chinese to refer to their system of character writing. Kanji Symbols also incorporate Kokuji, a term which means national characters, a system that was developed in Japan and is unique to that country. There are hundreds of these characters in use today.
Some of them are rarely used in tattoos, others are used quite often and are a commonly used form of written Japanese. Kanji symbols can make for some incredible exotic looking tattoos, but people who wish to use them should be aware of their proper use. You want to find an artists that is not only skilled in kanji symbol tattoos, but who is also aware of the meanings. If you can’t find an artists who knows the meanings behind these kanji symbols, then find someone who does and have them draw it up for you. This way you can end up with a tattoo that is not only aesthetically pleasing but one that is correct in its usage and form. |
