Tattoos truly are a work of art and many individuals throughout the world have them. If you are thinking about getting a tattoo, then that does not surprise us at all. Would you like to know about a wonderful tattoo? Our friend recently got a set of koi tattoos and told us to look up the meaning. That made us curious, so we came home and looked it up. We were surprised at just how deep the meaning behind this lovely work of art was. As we continue this article, we would like to share the facts we learn with you.

As you may already know, the koi is a fish that is a part of the carp family. These fish are believed to have mystical abilities in them. What exactly does the word ‘koi’ stand for? It stands for determination, strength, courage, perseverance and advancement. When you translate this word in the English language, you will come up with the word ‘love.’ It could also be translated as a extremely passionate love affair or a romantic type of love.

Do you know what the word ‘koi’ translates to in English linguistics? It translates into ‘love.’ You see, this fish has a lot of deep meaning to it and that is why it is well loved.

China actually has a legend about this fish. It describes the fish swimming to a waterfall up the Yellow River. If it is at a Dragon Gate, then the fish will be able to jump over the waterfall it swam to where it will turn into a dragon.

Koi tattoos are very mysterious and will look good anywhere on your body. You can get them on your arm, leg, back or anywhere else you please.

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