Friday 30 August 2013

An Introductory Glance At Asian Writing Symbolism

By Takamitsu Hairi


Kanji symbols are one of the frequently used sort of symbols in the Japanese practice of tattooing. Really they are some ideograms that can indicate an entire idea or symbolize a certain thing. These symbols are created using several marks which are picked out very carefully. Because of their weird artistic pull, they can be easily recognized.

Kanji symbols have become the favourite choice of tattoo fans.Kanji symbols dominate the designs most of the ornaments. Today, practice of decorating lamps and wall hangings with these symbols also has become popular.

Kanji symbols can express any idea in a tempting manner and that is why too much people are in hurry to get themselves tattooed with these symbols. But before selecting the appropriate symbol, you should realize that they poles apart with the structure of English, hence grasp over the message of these symbols is necessary to select the fitting one for you.

Yes, it is a truth that many people have been meshed tattooing with the wrong symbols, trusting in their outer meaning. At a later date, they came to know that those symbols didn't express what they expected, moreover they had a humiliating meaning which they never wanted.

You must be able to understand the Japanese language in order to realize the meaning of each Kanji symbol. Otherwise you are going to make the same error that some tattoo maniacs made, swallowing the misconceptions of some non-native speakers and tattooing with symbols that made them labelled with the identification marks of ancient age criminals.

The history surrounding kanji symbols is extremely rich and so is the symbolism that it carries. Not all Kanji specialists today are tattoo artists. Instead they take to the script as a way of fine art as they play with the script in order to create a brilliant piece of art.

The real grandeur of the Kanji symbols lies in the unaltered acceptance and appeal they have maintained throughout their history. It is so old that the adoption of Chinese characters into Japanese language happened before 15 centuries. Until now, this great art has been attracting masses of people all over the world.

The beauty of life is superbly characterized in the Kanji symbols and they have got a compassionate attraction among the people. In fact Kanji symbols are the immortal expressions of the endless human creativity.

Kanji symbols are actually emerged from the experiences and real life of man. Most of the symbols are associated with the human life. For example, the symbol for peace is represented by the depiction of a woman standing under a roof for shelter. 'FUKU', the symbol for good fortune and comfort and 'GAKU', which represents happiness are another evidences for this fact.




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