The Meaning of the Japanese Bird or Phoenix Tattoo
The bird or Phoenix (Hou-Ou or Hoo-Oo in Japanese) plays an essential role in the Japanese tattooing culture and is potent with meaning.
One of it's most widely known meaning is the rebirth and resurrection, which made this fiery bird popular among tattoo enthusiasts as well as tattoo artists not just in the Japanese culture, but all over the world.
In several cultures the Phoenix or bird tattoo symbolizes longevity. The phoenix also represents grace and virtue and together with the Japanese dragon often symbolizes yin and yang.
The meaning of the Japanese phoenix is very positive and besides resurrection and re-birth it symbolizes union, fire, sun, justice, and fidelity.
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