Kanji Tattoo Designs and Meanings

Ever since the late nineties Kanji tattoos have been put on the map of the ink scene in a big way. This boom of stardom for this special form of body art may have originated in ancient China but it found its wings in Western society on the celebrity of Hollywood and it's shining stars like

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David Beckham who embraced this tradition making it a modern art form. If you are considering getting a new tattoo these questions answer a little bit of everything about Kanji tattoo designs. To find out more about this hot commodity read on and check out our answers to your questions below.



What is Kanji?

Kanji are ancient Chinese lettering used in the modern Japanese language. Kanji is generally not used to express foreign names, such as American names or any country that has no Asian roots. However, if you would like to receive a Kanji name you can search on line try this popular website ran by about.com.

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What are some of the most popular Kanji tattoo designs?

While like any artwork popularity will vary from person to person according to many local tattoo shops the most tattooed are the Kanji symbols for hope, peace, temptation, dream and love.

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How bad does tattooing hurt? What does it feel like?

Every person has a different threshold for pain. So what might be uncomfortable for some might be unbearable for others. However most people describe a tattoo as being a lot less painful than they imagined. Among other descriptions of what a tattoo feels like is a pen being dragged along the skin, an unusual vibration or a cat scratch.

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How do I care for my tattoo?

Remember that the artist who prepared your tattoo took great care to bandage it up for good reason. This prevents any bacteria from entering your fresh wound. Remember to clean the area but do NOT submerge the tattoo. If soap should enter your tattoo remove it immediately.

Remember also that showers are healthy and good for your tattoo healing but baths, pools and hot tubs are a no-no. Protecting your tattoo from the sun is also important.

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Wearing long sleeves can help keep you protected from harmful rays. It is also important to watch the healing of your Kanji tattoo designs. A little scabbing is normal but too much may indicate a poorly created tattoo and may be cause for concern requiring further inspection. What celebs have a Kanji tattoo? To name just a few Kanji inked celebs Pink, Britney Spears, Missy Elliot and Kelis.