You will often see Japanese soldiers wearing the Chikara symbol as pendants to inspire courage and strength. Also, it paints a picture of an arm bending out from the side of a body –like how a hero would show off their biceps by flexing their arm.
The J-shaped stroke beside the leftward-slanting line is a rough representation of a plough.
The interesting thing about the Chikara symbol is that there’s more to it than is visible at a first glance. Chikara is a Japanese character that literally translates to ‘strength’ and ‘power.’ In addition to its meanings, it is revered for its simple design that evokes dignity and grace regardless of whether it used for tattoos or on decorative items and the likes. Heiwa is the Japanese symbol for peace in general, but if you want to refer to ‘inner peace’ in particular, then the correct symbol for that would be ‘heian.’ Chikara – Japanese Symbol for StrengthĬhikara is the Japanese symbol for strength. When used in compound form, the two words depict the idea that peace is something that can only be achieved by making things even to bring about harmony. Heiwa is formed by joining together two distinct radicals, ‘hei’ and ‘wa.’ ‘Hei’ signifies something that has been ‘flattened’ or ‘leveled out’ whereas ‘wa’ denotes calmness and serenity. It bears a close resemblance to the Chinese symbol ‘heping,’ which also has a similar meaning. Heiwa is the Japanese symbol commonly used to express the idea of peace, harmony, and tranquility. Aishiteru – is used to say ‘I love you’.Aijin – refers to lovers (implies extramarital affairs).Similarly, adding different suffixes to Ai indicates different concepts about love. The name ‘Aiko’ is formed by combining the two different Japanese words for ‘love’ and ‘child’ respectively. For example, the royal baby in Japan was named Princess Aiko. The Japanese word ‘Ai’ is also used as a name for females.
Put simply, the main difference between the two symbols ‘koi’ and ‘ai’ is that ‘ai’ is always giving while ‘koi’ is rather self-centered in nature. For example, it can symbolize the love between friends, love between siblings, or even love for objects and possessions. On the other hand, the Ai, the second Japanese symbol for love, represents the feeling of love in the general sense. Koi, the first Japanese symbol for love, is the term used to express love for a member of the opposite gender – it has more passionate or romantic overtones. However, what many people miss out on is the fact that ‘koi’ and ‘ai’ have slightly different implications when it comes to expressing love. Koi, Japanese Symbol For Love – © Ellen C at ShutterStock Nonetheless, they are highly popular amongst tattoo lovers given how beautiful they look aesthetically and of course, due to the connotations that are attached to them. The Japanese symbols ‘koi’ and ‘ai’ both mean ‘love.’ Requiring more than ten strokes each, these symbols are quite difficult to make. Other Japanese Symbols and Their Meanings.Kokoro – Japanese Symbol for Heart and Spirit.Kanzen – Japanese Symbol for Perfection.
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