oriental kanji tattoo

Before you decide to commit a letter or word or phrase, make sure you are completely confident of the meaning of the symbol. Get confirmation from someone that is familiar with the language. Do not just take the word of one authority with something this serious.

Your research should not be too difficult. You could start at the tattoo parlor of your choice. Look through their flash, find your symbol and then make a copy. Go to the internet, possibly a forum and get a human to confirm and possibly a site with a good reputation. If you see the same meaning in multiple areas and sites, you can feel confident you have the correct meaning.

You may have understand that there is often not an exact translation. This is more related to concepts, feelings and emotions - and these are very popular for Kanji choices. Some of the popular ones are love, devotion, and family.

If you are lucky to meet someone who can translate, it would be worth asking their opinion and ask them about the culture and they may possibly give you an idea for a co

Cross Tattoo Designs

The choice of a religious design for many has a deep faith based choice and for others, it can represent a memorial for someone they have lost.

It may give the wearer of this symbol a spiritual feeling in the same way that wearing a religious cross around the neck or some type of other physical symbol of their faith. A permanent reminder of their believes and convictions. Proudly displaying their beliefs for all to see.

There are many variations and styles of tattoo crosses representing different faiths and designs. Probably the most popular and common cross is one of the Christian faith. It represents the crucifixion of Jesus Christ on the cross. Within this category you will find many variations including the Latin cross with is a very simple and basic design. The representation is broken down thus: the vertical line = the divine, the horizontal line = the world, and where they intersect is the union of both. You may see other elements added to the cross design to represent the Christian faith such as a crown of thorns or nails representing the nails used to hang Jesus from the cross.

Some people may not have a big religious influence motivating them to get this style of tattoo, but rather find themselves attracted to the cross shape and for these fans of the cross, there are styles to be found with less of a religious overtone and rather a stylish tone. Such as celtic and gothic style cross designs.

You can find variations of cross designs combined with other subjects such as praying hands, rosary beads, flowers, doves and text.