Kanji Symbols: A best design for tattoos

Tattoo is a form of personal expression. They are worn by many because of the message they convey and because of their admirable designs. One of the most sought after tattoo designs are the Japanese Kanji symbols.

There are three types of alphabet character symbols used in writing. These are Kanji, Hiragana and lastly, Katakana. These symbols vary in their use. Kanji appears as symbols in the form of images. Messages conveyed by kanji characters are often misunderstood. This is because an image can mean a lot depending on how it is use. To help clarify the meaning of these symbols, Hiragana is sometimes used together with Kanji characters. Katakana on the other hand is used mainly to represent foreign names.
These types of writing originated from that of the Chinese characters. Being handed down from generation to generation, it eventually influenced the Japanese way of writing making the Japanese language rich in thousands of characters. Today, there are around 2000-3000 characters existing in the Japanese language.

Choosing a Kanji tattoo may not be as easy as you think. Since a symbol could really mean a lot, it is a must to do some advanced research on the meaning these symbols imply. You wouldn’t want to be misunderstood just because you have a wrong interpretation on the tattoo you chose to be imprinted on your body. Having your own translator, or choosing an artist who have better understanding on Japanese language can help you a lot in choosing the symbol that would be right for you.
Despite its wide range of meanings, Kanji tattoo is gaining a wide range of audience. A single symbol is not only limited as an artistic expression, meaningful thoughts and ideas can already be associated with it. If you intend on having more sophisticated quotes, you have to use other scripts together with your kanji to convey the exact meaning that you wanted to expressed. This is where an artist’s background on the Japanese characters comes into play.
Japanese calligraphy is more than a means of relaying message. It is also a form of art. People have different views on these symbols. They tend to view Japanese calligraphy in different perspectives. There are some who do not pay much attention on the meaning it tries to convey. They are more concerned with its looks and appeal as an art form. There are also some who are more particular with the message it conveys as an expression of oneself. You wouldn’t want something being imprinted in your body contrary to who you are. Many prefer to have tattoos which jive with their personality.