japanese symbols for death

[hyuga666]

hi there,
I was wondering if someone knows some other japanese symbols for death, besides falling cherry blossoms. thx for ur help!

[MMM]

I don't think falling cherry blossoms represent death in Japanese eyes, as much as fragile and temporary state of beauty. The final flower on the tree can be seen as "death" but the falling cherry blossoms have a happy and beautiful image.

Death is seen in the number 4, crows, Chrysanthemums...

[RobinMask]

Originally Posted by hyuga666

hi there,
I was wondering if someone knows some other japanese symbols for death, besides falling cherry blossoms. thx for ur help!

The number '4' is symbolic of death. Same way '13' in our culture is said to be unucky.

[hyuga666]

Originally Posted by MMM

I don't think falling cherry blossoms represent death in Japanese eyes, as much as fragile and temporary state of beauty. The final flower on the tree can be seen as "death" but the falling cherry blossoms have a happy and beautiful image.

Death is seen in the number 4, crows, Chrysanthemums...

yeah I knew about the number 4... same as avoiding 4 colors in food or sticking chopsticks into rice... but thank you for the tip with the chrysanthemums!

[hyuga666]

does somebody know some other symbols besides the ones already mentioned?

[MMM]

Originally Posted by hyuga666

does somebody know some other symbols besides the ones already mentioned?

What is this for?

[hyuga666]

well, it's actually for my next tattoo session

[Salvanas]

Originally Posted by hyuga666

well, it's actually for my next tattoo session

I believe MMM's signature sums this all up for me.

[MMM]

Originally Posted by hyuga666

well, it's actually for my next tattoo session

Can you give more details? Please tell me you are not including the kanji for death.

[hyuga666]

nope, I am not considering to include a kanji. that would be kinda lame.