Meaning of the koi

just wondering if anyone can tell me the meanings behind the koi?

Koi in japanese means carp, but I think that you want to know more. Go to this site to know all about japanese tattoos: http://www.irezumi.us/eg/index.html By the way, I have one koi in my right shoulder.

look at the incubus band page of tattoos, tghey state the meaning of the koi tattoos!! mayu not be there official website but a fan one so look around!!its there!!

for around 15 bucks you can get the tattoo encylopedia this book contains several meanings and definitions of tattoos and symbols koi fish of japanese origin and come in several colors and spoted the koi is a sing of strength determination of ones will to stay the course and battles the water to release there off spring like the salmon do in alaska thus the koi is a symbol of strength virtue and honor not to mention a beautiful tattoo get the book

koi tattoos mean good luck and there is a legend about koi turning into dragons

There are a few meanings behind the Koi tattoo, the most common of which is it being a symbol of determination or perserverance. Cinese & Japanese mythology suggests that Koi that manage to swim all the way upstream through the rapids of the Yangtze river will be rewarded by being transformed into dragons. Ever notice how most of the time you see 'em swimming upwards? Other meanings include strength and good luck.

the koi has a few meanings, one being strength and perserverance, the other is in regards to the japanese story of life and how we all start out as a koi and have to cross a river (which represents our life) and by the time we reach the other side, we are a dragon. ive seen sketches and tattoos of the 'adolescent' phase, half koi, half dragon and some are absolutely fantastic, with one artist in mind, Dimitri HK, but his sketchbook costs around £50, so not very cheap.