Meaning of cherry blossom?

Lauran

I was thinking of getting a cherry blossom tree tattoo but I forgot the meaning of it and I don't wanna get something that don't mean anything to me. Please help!!

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Chinese:
The Chinese see the cherry blossom as a symbol of power, particularly of the dominance of the feminine persona. This could mean a blossom tattoo is ideal for you if you are a strong willed woman who values her liberty and freedom or if you have recently come out of a difficult relationship.

It also stands for love if you are coming from the herbal lore approach.

Japanese:
In Japanese culture there is often a link between the blossoming of cherry tress and the Buddhist concept of "mono no aware" which refers to the reverence for life, the transience of being and the sadness at the passing of things. This is because cherry blossoms only appear on tress for short times before they fall to the ground.

This association with mortality is highly symbolic in Japan and has been used in traditional art there for many centuries along with more recent manga or anime. This link may however make a tattoo of cherry blossoms unsuitable for some. Alternatively, it may give you renewed appreciation for the fragility of life and help you make the most of your brief time on this Earth, while bringing you a different perspective on the hard times you may face; knowing that they will not last forever.


Shortley:

It means power of the dominance of the feminine persona and life

Do people find women with lots of tattoos to be unfeminine?

tasha w

I don't have any, and I'm not talking about the woman who has one or two, I mean like a sleeve or just multitudes of them all over. Tattoos in general are not the exotic body art that they were years ago -- many many people from all stages and phases of life have them. They are socially acceptable for the most part (i.e. you will no longer be denied a job - for the most part- based on the fact you have ink).

Even given all this, though, are they still considered more of a male thing?
Awww jeez KIA don't be a butterfly hunter...now I have to re-evaluate my feelings for you....lol...
Personally, I think either no ink or just one or two on a guy is hot. I don't want to be with someone with facial tattoos or a full back of them, but some of them can be really amazing looking. If it's done right, even sleeves don't have to be overwhelming.
Ultimately tho, it wouldn't be a deal breaker

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I like artistic, feminine tattoos on other women, even when they have a sleeve or when they have their whole chest/shoulder area tattooed, if the tattoos are very well done. I like bright colors, feathers, birds, flowers, cherry blossoms, that kind of thing. I think tattoos can look cute on young women, but they don't look so great when women age, and the tattoo gets dull, fades, and most of all, just looks worn out and trashy. I don't understand women who get tattoos around their stomach area... if they get pregnant the tattoo is going to stretch and become distorted, they could get stretch marks on the tattoo, etc. People don't really think about the long term when they get tattoos. Tattoos are permanent, but they have a short shelf life in that sense. I like the way tattoos look (artistic, well done ones) but I don't like the idea of them being permanent.

I don't think faded, dull, worn out tattoos look good on older men either, but a man can age decently while having a full sleeve or a dozen tattoos on his body, some men can pull it off. I don't think the same is true for women, people expect women's bodies to be smooth and feminine, the tattoos become coarse looking after a while.

I was just looking at a tattoo blog earlier today, in fact! Here are some tattoos I like:
http://30.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l4hi6d5nvx1qzabkfo1_500.jpg
http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l38xdk031K1qzabkfo1_500.jpg
http://30.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l2zwvvV6nG1qzabkfo1_500.jpg

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Tattooed people: Do you like washing other people's fresh tattoos? ?

Ink666

I am about 50% covered in ink. My GF just got a new tattoo (bird and cherry blossoms on her upper back) and it's looking really good. I don't know why but whenever a lady gets a new tattoo I LOVE unwrapping it the 1st time, cleaning it, washing it, applying the ointment etc. I like it done for me and I like to do it for women too.

My GF is laughing and teasing me going, "You sadistic freak! Do you like seeing me wounded or something?" because I get all turned on by this. I don't know WHY! Ink is just cool and the healing process is cool and so is the human body. I will always be fascinated by this! So am I a total weirdo? Or are there other people who get massively turned on seeing/cleaning new ink?

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Interesting...
This has been an issue for me more than once.

I haven't found it to be a turn-on for me or anyone helping me.
However, I have found it to be a valuable service when I am able to find someone to help me. (There is nothin" like trying to care for a new tattoo you can't quite reach.)

The aftercare can be just one intimate part of getting a tattoo, and I can see where helping or being helped could lead to arousal.

Of course I don't think you are a weirdo, or sadistic, and if you are, then I guess I would prefer to enlist someone who is a "sadistic weirdo" that knows how to help care for me, and takes pleasure in it, than an uptight, begrudging, judgmental, D***** Bag, who holds up my progress because they refuse to help care for me properly.

I currently have a semi-finished project on ice because "someone" refuses to give support in this very area.

Baby names?????And tattoos?

Jazziekian

Hey anybody have any cute baby name ideas? I want a creative, unique name for my baby, I'm waiting for the birth to find out the sex (so exciting, yet so anxious!) I think I like Evie for a girl, and Jayden for a guy. he'll be a quarter black, a quarter asian (me) and half white (his dad). Please list names : ) Also I want to get a tattoo of his/her name on my side i think I want like a cherry blossom tattoo with his/her name interwoven into it. But I was thinking is a cherry blossom branch to cliche for women? If you think i should get it some where else where should it be?
Thanks in advance

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I like Jayden for a boy and Jocelynn for a girl. I think cherry blossom is pretty and you should get it.

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Ideas for a girl ankle tattoo or lower back?

tattoos for women cherry blossom image

Keatra

Some of my ideas are cherry blossoms, chinese or japenese symbol, some kind of heart or koi fish.

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There are lots of ideas, but if this girl who is looking for ideas is you, I think you should figure it out for yourself. Nobody should make the decision for you. It's a very big commitment, a tattoo, and you alone should be responsible for where it goes. I don't mean to sound bossy and high and mighty, but so many people get tattoos in places they wouldn't normally just because of a suggestion from a friend or even worse a stranger. This is why so many women got tattoos on their lower backs in mass numbers years ago.

what is something that symbolized masculine?

misty

For my tattoo that I will be getting I am going to but a cherry blossom tree on my right side. on and around it will be the birth and death dates the important females in my life. on my left side I want to get some to do the same but that represents the guys that are important to me. Is there any type of tree that represents masculine? Or is there anything other ideas you have.. ? thank you for your time:)

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Misty, why on earth would you want to scar up your beautiful body? One thing to remember hon, you will be stuck with that stuff forever. Depending where you put it all it will probably show when you are dressed up and want to look really nice. PLUS, when you are an older woman things tend to shift with the gravity of time and could look a lot different then! You want to remember someone? Do it in your heart and mind.

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