The samurai mask encompasses the meaning of the tattoo metaphorically (Source).
Ah, the samurai. Brave Warriors full of honor, with cool katanas and the grim gaze of someone who has seen everything. They brandish their swords for their lord and prefer death before him dishonor. And of course, as warriors are cool (and let's not kid ourselves: samurai are even more cool) samurai tattoos too!
If you are thinking of getting one of these tattooed fierce warriors, read this post to find out its meaning.
Honor. Loyalty. Sacrifice.
Samurai cat tattoo (Source).
El meaning this type of tattoos is not far from what these swordsmen represent in Japanese culture: a good samurai follows the Bushido, the way of the warrior, with rectitude; feel great customer to his lord (in fact, the meaning of samurai is 'the one who serves') and fights with all his might to honor your ancestors.
The samurai were considered part of the Japan elite and, in addition to being fierce and very loyal, they were known for another practice, the seppuku or ritual suicide, with which the samurai faced the shame of defeat.
An impressive tattoo of samurai fighting a demon (Source).
Taking all these factors into account, What does a samurai tattoo symbolize?: honor, strength, bravery, loyalty and sacrifice.
A strong and courageous design
A good samurai tattoo will be distinguished by faithfully illustrating the values of these warriors. It is usual that they are large, colorful pieces, full of movement and very, very Awesome. Samurai can appear cutting the wind, other samurai or facing fearsome demons.
A simple black and white samurai tattoo (Source).
Sometimes the entire body of the samurai is not represented, but only the face or mask. In any case, the values it represents are the same, but in a more spiritual, since a helmet or a mask is a symbolic representation of the Bushido.
The samurai tattoos they are impressive and a very good option if you feel like one large piece and striking. And do you like these warriors? Let us know in the comments!