The origin of Japanese Symbols or Japanese Kanji are the Chinese characters which are used in modern day Japanese logo-graphic writing together with Hiragana and Katakana Symbols which form the architecture and foundation of the Japanese Language System. In Japanese, the term Kanji simply means "Han characters".
Kanji Tattoos on peoples body are symbols and scripts based based on simple and complex ideographic characters. ( An ideogram or ideograph is a graphic symbol that represents an idea, rather than a group of letters arranged according to the phonemes of a spoken language ).
Kanji Tattoo characters can represent objects, ideas, specific meanings and much more in a single character structure form. By viewing the Kanji Tattoo characters or set of characters, people can understand the meanings of the Kanji right away. ( well those that understand the Japanese language to be precise )
Japanese Symbols show meanings of words in visually expressive ways. The Kanji Dictionary consists of thousands of Characters / Symbols which represent and mean so many different things.
The Kanji strokes on a single character can sometimes exceed over 20 strokes.
It is now very popular among people all over the world to get Japanese Symbols Kanji Tattoos for all kinds of words, phrases, slogans and meanings. For many people, Japanese Kanji Symbols are unique and mysterious and for others, it can be cool and hip.
Whatever your reasons are for getting a Kanji Tattoo done in Japanese Symbols Scripts, the most important aspect which is often overlooked when getting these Kanji Tattoos is the actual translation itself of the English words to accurate Japanese symbols.
Its really impossible to get an accurate computer translation of a English word or phrase to a Japanese Kanji Tattoo Symbol. A single word or phrase can be expressed in so many different ways meaning many different things. Nothing beats a human translation where the person in charge clearly understands the reason and meanings for the Words and Phrases which will be made into a Tattoo.
Its important to understand that a Kanji Tattoo will remain on your body forever. If you don't have knowledge of the complicated Japanese language and Characters system, it can be very difficult to get the right characters to express what you want on your Kanji Tattoos.
Many people use free kanji tattoo sites or computer translations to get there Kanji Tattoo Symbols only to regret very dearly later because what they thought they had was totally different from what they expected.
In recent years, Kanji Tattoos have become really popular with celebrities, sporting stars and many other people around the world. Its important that the Kanji you choose to get is accurate in what its supposed to mean to you. These tattoos will remain and age with you forever.
The idea to make a Tattoo for many is a very personal decision to most people therefore much time and consideration should be given when deciding the word or phrase you would like to get tattooed in Japanese Symbols.
JLC Osaka is based in Osaka, Japan and provides a very professional Japanese Symbols Translation service with 100% accuracy guaranteed. Translations are prepared and checked by 2 proficient and skilled Japanese Language Masters who have a great understanding of the English language as well. This ensures you a headache free, peace of mind translation with total accuracy.