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What is the symbolism of koi fish? |
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In Japanese symbolism the koi represents perserverance in adversity and strength of purpose. The strongest koi swims upstream until it reaches the final waterfall, where it vaults into the mists and becomes a water dragon.
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It depends on what your asking. If your asking about the actual fish or the tattoo.The fish originates it's said probably out of Persia. Wild carp are called "koi" in Japanese. The term "koi" was later applied to all carp both wild and colored. The Japanese have a special word for wild carp called "Magoi." Colored and inbred Magoi are called Koi. The Koi that have been bred for color are called " Nishikigoi" many Japanese use the word Koi to refer to wild carp. The term though has taken a secondary meaning in most of the world. Koi to most of the English speaking worlds means the colored carp which the Japanese refer to as "Nishikigoi" There are many different types of "Koi" Asagi, Bekko,Hakarimono,Hariwake,Karasugoi,Kohaku,Koromo,Matsuba,Sanke,Showa,Shusui, Tancho,Utsuri.They are some of the most beautiful fish. The Koi fish tattoo symbolizes..
According to Japanese legend if a koi succeeded in climbing the falls at a point called Dragon Gate on the Yellow River it would be transformed into a dragon. Based on that legend, it became a symbol of worldly aspiration and advancement.
More generally, the Japanese associate koi (also known as carp) with perserverance in adversity and strength of purpose. Because of its strength and determination to overcome obstacles, it stands for courage and the ability to attain high goals.
Others say it means good fortune or luck.
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Koi is a popular aquarium and ornamental pond fish.
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In China 7 golden Koi is good luck!
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The symbolism goes: the larger the koi, the richer you are. those fish are expensive.
According to tattoo websites, a koi represents good fortune, prosperity and riches. Also in Japanese culture, it symbolises male strength.
It also says you are determined and don't conform to what society expects like a koi swimming upstream against the current.
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