Koi Tattoos


According to Japanese legend if a koi succeeded in climbing the falls
at a point called Dragon Gate on the Yellow River it would be
transformed into a dragon. Based on that legend, it became a symbol of
worldly aspiration and advancement.

More generally, the Japanese associate koi (also known as carp)
with perserverance in adversity and strength of purpose. Because of its
strength and determination to overcome obstacles, it stands for courage
and the ability to attain high goals.


Others say it means good fortune or luck.


More input:

  • The Koi Fish is symbolic in the Buddhist Religion,
    representing courage. Humans ‘swim’ through the ‘ocean of suffering’
    without fear, just like a fish swims through water.

  • The Koi is symbolic with family. On Childrens Day Koi flags
    are raised, Black Koi the father, Orange/Red mother, Blue/White for a
    boy, red/pink for a girl.

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