When getting a tattoo, many people choose to get the writing in another language most often this is either Chinese or Japanese. Oriental tattoos and Japanese tattoo symbols have found themselves inked across bodies all across the globe. There is something that draws people to this beautifully crafted symbols and begs them to be added to the most unique and beautiful of designs or designs that encompasses simply the Japanese symbols. There are 3 major types of Japanese tattoo symbols.

Hiragana are more the cursive script of Japanese symbols tattoos. These are much more rounded in appearance and because of this are used in print for the aesthetically pleasing attributes. Hiragana symbols are perfect for the tattoo enthusiast seeking that smooth flowing feeling, well still incorporating Japanese tattoo symbols.

Katakana are typically used for non-Japanese words or names. They are very sharp and angular so they stand out quite substantially. These may be the only option for some words to be tattooed. Pros ad cons need to be weighted here if the jagged, angular style does not blend into your tattoo design.

Kanji are the most commonly found tattoo symbols and are very intricate in design, they are beautiful additions to any tattoo or can stand on their own quite well. This is the most widely used type of Japanese symbol and oftentimes, the only one people associate with Japanese tattoos and symbols. These are the ones that are seen representing “love” “happiness” and all other single word terms. It is also used along with Hiragana when saying something like I love you. The love would be in Kanji, well the rest is in Hiragana.

Symbols in another language can be beautiful to have tattooed upon the skin. Research is essential though if you want to ensure that what you are getting actually says what you are looking for. After all, somethings when translated may become other things and you don’t want to end up with ink you will regret or worse have someone who actually reads the language laughing at you for the ridiculous thing your tattoo says.

No matter the Japanese tattoo symbols one chooses to go with, the enthusiast needs to ensure that they get someone they know and trust to interpret the writing. The worst thing you can do is just go pick a flash off the wall of a studio to find out years down the road that what you have inked says something entirely different. This is one case of tattoo where research is vital.

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