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Koi Fish meaning in Japan is good fortune or luck they also are associated with perseverance in adversity and strength of purpose. Symbolic in Buddhism to represent courage.
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.
The Japanese symbolism of fish goes so far as to categorize certain fish according to their attributes. Each classification is proposed to elicit a specific outcome. For example:
- Yamabuki: The gold fish represents (of course) gold, wealth and prosperity.
- Ogon: The platinum colored fish also represents the fulfillment of wealth in the form of success in business.
- Kumonryu: A midnight black colored fish that is named after a Japanese dragon of transformation - and this fish is said to bring about change in life circumstances.
- Kohoku: A white and red fish (known as a "cap" fish with white body and a red mark on its head) believed to encourage advancement in career.
- Kuchibeni: Also white and red (known as a "lipstick" fish with a white body and red markings around the mouth) said to inspire long lasting, loving relationships.
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What tattoos symbolize determination?
The Japanese koi fish is a symbolizes determination and courage. They make a great tattoo
What does a blue koi fish tattoo mean?
What dose a purple and white koi fish meaning
Is the spot on a koi fish head the sun and what does it mean?
I have an incomplete answer for this. I just got a tattoo of a koi fish that I designed (without the spot). I got it done in Japan and the tattoo artist decided to add it. He explained to me that it when a koi fish gets older...something something...and that it was very japanese. I has something to do with the aging or wisdom of a koi fish.
Where can you see koi fish tattoo designs?
On the internet. Try googling "koi fish tattoo designs".
What is the Japanese of the koi fish?
The Japanese for Koi is nishikigoi.
What animal symbolizes eternal love for the Japanese?
Koi
What does the sun on the forehead of a koi fish tattoo symbolize?
It symbolizes your heritage, your culuture, and the background that you once or still come from
What is a Japanese koi?
a fish, a koi carp
Where does a koi fish tattoo should go?
back
Where can one find Koi Fish tattoo designs?
One can find Koi Fish tattoo designs from the following sources: Ask, tattoo Easily, Google Images, Unique Tattoo ideas, YouTube, Create My Tattoo, Search Body Art.
What can go with a koi fish tattoo?
depending on where it is, you can put a dragon above it as in Japanese mythology a koi is a baby dragon that transforms once it makes it up a stream (I can't remember which particular stream)
In japan what animal symbolizes power?
I've heard the Koi fish
