Selecting a Japanese symbol for a tattoo design can be a difficult choice. There are so many characters to choose from, it’s worth taking the time to do your research and learn about all the options. There are a few select tattoo designs that always seem to be popular. One of them is the Japanese symbol of victory. This article will give you more information about this Japanese character and the popular Japanese tattoo symbol.
Victory in Japanese, when used for a tattoo, is usually written in kanji. If you haven’t studied Japanese, you may not be aware that there are three Japanese writing systems. They are called hiragana, katakana, and kanji. Although it is possible to write the word victory in all alphabets, people will generally prefer to write it in kanji. Kanji is generally used for concepts and Katakana is generally used for names and foreign words. Kanji is the Japanese word used to refer to Chinese characters. These characters were originally simplified from characters brought to Japan from China.
The Japanese symbol for victory actually needs two characters. the first character needs 12 strokes to write and has the meaning of excel, prevail, victory or win. The second character is made up of 7 strokes and has the meaning of advantage, profit or benefit. Together, the two characters have the meaning of victory. Many characters can be much simpler and only need one character and a few strokes, so the victory symbol is more difficult than most. The Japanese word for victory is Shouri. Pronounced Shou-ri.
Some of the other Japanese characters that are always popular for tattoos are also associated with the winning theme. These include spirit, warrior, courage, and bravery. If you’ve researched all the Japanese characters and still can’t select one, you can always go with one of the most popular characters, such as love, peace, a family member, or even your zodiac symbol.