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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.
It depends on what you're asking. Are you asking about the actual fish or the tattoo? It is said that the fish probably originates out of Persia (now Iran). 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 world 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 perseverance 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.
Koi is a popular aquarium and ornamental pond fish.
In China 7 golden Koi is good luck!
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.
Koi are used to symbolize yin and yang in ponds. But all of the above answers are correct as well. Normally there is a balance of 1 black koi with 9 gold koi. People also use goldfish for this symbolization though. So it can just depend on who you ask.
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Use the word symbolize in a sentence?
The symbolism was staggering. I missed the symbolism entirely. There was a lot of symbolism in the geometric shapes.
What is the origin of symbolism in English literature?
Symbolism predates the English language. Just take a look in the bible. Symbolism is all over the place.
What is symbolism?
Symbolism is when one thing represents another. For example, a rainy day represents sadness.
Symbolism in the lovely bones?
There is a variety of symbolism in the novel The Lovely Bones. Some of the symbolism includes leaving the front porch light on, the charm bracelet, and the number 5 jersey.
Can you give me a sentence using the word symbolism?
The answer for the word symbolism is using symbols. For example, like +-=x
Tattoos that symbolise endurance?
Koi fish Koi fish
In which country does the koi fish live?
Koi fish can live in almost any country. Koi are thought to be originally from Japan. Many people have outdoor fish ponds in which Koi are the dominant fish.
What is a Japanese koi?
a fish, a koi carp
Why koi fish is a fish?
because it is fish
How do you tell a carp fish from a koi fish?
Koi are a type of specially bred carp.
Do koi fish eat other koi fish?
Nope they sometimes eat there eggs
Why does a koi fish have only one eye?
Koi fish usually have two eyes.
What is the Japanese of the koi fish?
The Japanese for Koi is nishikigoi.
How do you tell the sex of a koi fish?
The sex of koi fish cannot be determined unless a)you dissect the koi or b)you witness the breeding.
Is koi fish better eaten live or dead?
Koi fish is suitable as a feeder fish for other larger fish. If a human wanted to eat a Koi fish, (which in general unlikely), it would be better eaten dead.
What does the dragon and the koi fish mean?
A Koi-dragon is mythical Japanese creature that is half koi fish at the back and a dragon front end
What kinds of fish do Koi fish eat?
koi fish would normally eat goldfish food try tetra fin goldfish flakes they are made for goldfish and koi
