| Cherry blossom tattoos are some of the most popular | | | | For the Japanese the cherry blossom holds very |
| tattoo designs for women currently. The beauty and | | | | different meaning. The cherry blossom is a very |
| delicate nature of a cherry blossom can't be denied. In | | | | delicate flower that blooms for a very short time. For |
| both Japanese and Chinese cultures the cherry | | | | the Japanese this represents the transience of life. |
| blossom is full of symbolic meaning and significance. | | | | This concept ties in very deeply with the fundamental |
| Before deciding to get a cherry blossom tattoo design | | | | teachings of Buddhism that state all life is suffering and |
| it makes sense to understand the symbolism and deep | | | | transitory. The Japanese have long held strong to the |
| cultural connections and meaning that this tattoo might | | | | Buddhist belief of the transitory nature of life and it is |
| hold. After all the best tattoo designs are ones that | | | | very noble to not get too attached to a particular |
| hold a great deal of symbolic significance. Typically the | | | | outcome or not become emotional because it will all |
| tattoo that is universally regretted is the one that was | | | | pass in time. |
| gotten while out with a bunch of friends just because | | | | The fallen cherry blossom is not taken lightly in |
| they were getting one. So don't fall into the trap and | | | | Japanese symbolism either. It often represents the |
| regret your tattoo later in life. Instead if you are | | | | beauty of snow and there are many connections |
| planning on getting a tattoo at least take the time to | | | | made in Japanese literature or poetry to a fallen |
| research the symbolism and meaning behind it and see | | | | cherry blossom and snow. This also has been |
| if it speaks to you and if the ideas are significant in | | | | extended to the life of a warrior whose life was |
| your life. | | | | ended early in battle. |
| While many people tend to blend and confuse the | | | | As you can see in both cultures the symbolism and |
| Japanese and Chinese culture together from lack of | | | | meaning behind the cherry blossom is very significant |
| knowledge the two are very different in many ways. | | | | and powerful at the same time. It is important to think |
| Therefore the meaning and symbolism that the cherry | | | | about these symbols and connect this with what your |
| blossom holds is different in each culture. | | | | personally believe the cherry blossom represents. If |
| Chinese Cherry Blossom | | | | you still want to get a cherry blossom tattoo and the |
| For the Chinese the cherry blossom is a very | | | | above meaning from the Japanese culture or the |
| significant symbol of power. Typically it represent a | | | | Chinese culture do not speak to you or you're |
| feminine beauty and sexuality and often holds an idea | | | | somehow view the cherry blossom in a very different |
| of power or feminine dominance. Within the language | | | | way then it is okay to still get a cherry blossom tattoo. |
| of herbs and herbal lore of the Chinese the cherry | | | | However, it is always important to know the |
| blossom is often the symbol of love. | | | | symbolism before getting a tattoo permanently done. |
| Japanese Cherry Blossom | | | | |