In both Japanese and Chinese cultures the cherry blossom full of symbolic meaning and significance. Before deciding to get a cherry blossom tattoo design it makes sense to understand the symbolism and cultural relations and the meaning that this tattoo might hold. After all the best tattoo designs are ones that hold a lot of symbolic significance. Usually a tattoo of universal regret that there is one coming out with a group of friends just because they get one. So do not fall into the trap and regret your tattoo later in life.
For the Chinese cherry blossom is very significant symbol of power. Usually it represents feminine beauty and sexuality and often holds an idea of power or feminine dominance. In the language of herbs and herbal knowledge of Chinese cherry blossom is often a symbol of love. For the Japanese the cherry blossom has a very different meaning. The cherry blossom is a very delicate flower that blooms for a very short time. For Japan this is the impermanence of life. This concept is very deep bond with the basic teachings of Buddhism that state all life is suffering and temporary.
The cherry blossom falls are not taken lightly in Japanese symbolism either. This is often the beauty of snow and there are many connections made in Japanese literature or poetry to a fallen cherry blossom and snow. It has also been extended to the life of a soldier whose life ended early in the fighting. As you can see in both cultures the symbolism and meaning behind the cherry blossom is very significant and powerful at the same time. It is important to think about the symbols and connecting with what you personally believe the cherry blossom represents.
